Orton Wistow Primary School: Peterborough school holds special drive-thru to say goodbye to Year 6 pupils

Francis Woolford arrives in a sports car.

A Peterborough primary school has found a unique way to say good bye to its Year 6 pupils moving up in September.

On Monday (July 18), Orton Wistow Primary School hosted a special drive-thru leavers event for all of their Year 6 pupils that will be moving on to secondary school in September.

The event grew out of necessity during the pandemic but the school has decided to keep it as a unique way to send off their pupils.

Each arrived by car, where they were then applauded by staff that have taught them throughout their time at the school.

During their Walk of Pride, the children were clapped by staff, had their photographs taken in a special photo booth, received a yearbook and autograph book, their leavers hoodie as well as their belongings. Staff also arranged for a pride winner to receive their trophy in their bag as well.

Mr Eardley, the current headteacher, who is leaving us at the end of the term after 17 years also took a turn around the walk of pride.