Bishop of Ely re-opens Church of England academy in Wisbech
Bishop of Ely, Rt Reverend Stephen Conway, unveiling the plaque at Orchards Church of England Academy. Picture(s): IAN CARTER - Credit: Archant
The Bishop of Ely was guest of honour at a Wisbech school when he unveiled the plaque at the re-launch of the academy on Thursday (June 14).
Bishop of Ely, Rt Reverend Stephen Conway, unveiling the plaque at Orchards Church of England Academy. Picture(s): IAN CARTER - Credit: Archant
Reverend Stephen Conway revealed the plaque to staff members and pupils at the Orchards Church of England Academy at the launch party.
Betty Hasler, chairwoman of governors, said: “We are delighted and honoured that the Bishop of Ely was with us to celebrate the school’s transition and new future as an academy with the Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust.
“Just as importantly, it was a day to remember for children, their parents and the community.”
Bishop of Ely, Rt Reverend Stephen Conway, unveiling the plaque at Orchards Church of England Academy. Picture(s): IAN CARTER - Credit: Archant
The school has only recently joined the Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust (DEMAT) and invited all representatives from the trust to join in the celebrations.
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Also invited to party was The Mayor of Wisbech, local councillors and former governors.
The Bishop led an assembly on the day, which included prayers written and read by pupils, a new school motto and the presentation of commemorative bookmarks to all pupils.
Bishop of Ely, Rt Reverend Stephen Conway, unveiling the plaque at Orchards Church of England Academy. Picture(s): IAN CARTER - Credit: Archant
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After a tour of the school on Cherry Road, the Bishop unveiled a plaque to mark the occasion and cut the celebratory cake.
Parents then joined the children and visitors for a picnic lunch on the school fields.
Bishop of Ely, Rt Reverend Stephen Conway, unveiling the plaque at Orchards Church of England Academy. Picture(s): IAN CARTER - Credit: Archant
