SHEBBEAR College was blessed with wonderful weather for its speech day on Friday, July 5.

It was the inaugural speech day for new headmaster Simon Weale. He spoke of the many pupil achievements over the last academic year and paid credit to his predecessor, Bob Barnes.

Guest speaker was Carleen Keleman OBE and the event was chaired by James Hancock, president of the Old Shebbearians.

Following the speeches, prizes and trophies were awarded to pupils for outstanding achievements. Georgia Stevens and Tilly Cage gave a superb performance of 'St. Louis Blues' and a group of pupils entertained with a sketch on phobias. Both performances are on the school's YouTube channel — follow the link on the school homepage.

Two singing ensembles – the cast of the recent Junior School production 'Olivia' and the Senior Choir also gave excellent performances before new head girl and head boy, Ellen Chamberlain and Julius Gemmel, spoke with great confidence.