Accompanied by his young children, David enjoyed a tour of the school, taking in both familiar surroundings and some of the many developments that have taken place since his time here, including the Sixth Form Centre and the Art Studio.

His visit coincided with the Cricket Festival, providing a lively backdrop to the day. David also enjoyed lunch in the Dining Hall, sitting alongside some of the visiting cricketers and enjoying the atmosphere of a busy summer term event.

Still serving in the Royal Marines and now living in Scotland, David remains in touch with a number of his school friends, and it was wonderful to hear about his life and career since leaving School.

Knowing that David was planning a visit, the Development Office was able to arrange a couple of special surprises. Former member of staff Ron Mason came in to meet him, while Richard Llewellyn also stopped by during lunch. These unexpected reunions made the day particularly memorable and provided an opportunity to reminisce about shared experiences and school days gone by.

It is always an absolute pleasure to welcome OAs back to their old school and to share with them the latest chapter in the School's story while celebrating their own connection to its history.