06:00AM, Wednesday 24 January 2024
A new sixth-form block has been unveiled at a Windsor Girls' School by a special royal visitor.
The Imperial Road school received a visit from the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward along with mayor Councillor Neil Knowles on Tuesday (January 16) in what was described as an 'important event in the history of the school'.
Co-headteachers of the Windsor school and CEO of Windsor Learning Partnership (WLP), Gavin Henderson, welcomed HRH Prince Edward at the new site for senior students.
Prince Edward took the opportunity to speak with Year 13 art students who were showcasing their work, while head girl and deputy head girl Ruby Brown and Ellen Hammersley escorted him to the new building.
The school choir performed two songs for the royal guest and several students undertaking the Duke of Edinburgh Award spoke about their past and future expeditions.
His Royal Highness finally unveiled a plaque, officially opening the new Gill Labrum Sixth Form Block, named after founding CEO of WLP and former Windsor Girls’ School Headteacher, Gill Labrum.
All students watched the live-streamed event during classes.
Assistant headteacher Waqas Arbi said: "This day was a truly spectacular event, and we want to thank His Royal Highness for opening our Sixth Form building, our esteemed guests for attending and our wonderful staff and students for all their hard work."
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