CHILDREN, staff and parents from Tavistock Church Schools Federation said a fond farewell to the federation business manager Sue Gawman recently.

The driving force behind the new £1.2-million refurbishment of St Peter's and St Rumon's Schools, Sue Gawman is leaving just as the new wing at St Peter's is about to be officially opened.

Mrs Gawman started as the administrator at St Rumon's School and was instrumental in helping the two schools to federate.

Staff and children at both schools wished her all the best in her new job at Tavistock Community Primary School and said she would be sorely missed.