Kettering infant school staff reunion sees former classroom colleagues fundraise and reminisce

Members of teaching and support staff of Kettering Park Infant School met for a long-spoken about get-together.

Three former headteachers with just under 30 years’ service attended the event at St Andrew’s Church.

Sue Stokes, head from 1986-1997, was joined by Margaret Lewin (1998-2009) and Linda Griffiths (2010 - 2014).

Gemma Burn said: “It was something we had spoken about organising for a long time so we finally got round to it.

"Margaret gave a beautiful speech reminiscing about the school and staff and sharing memories.

"We also sang our old school song 'Come On, All Children' which was a lovely moment hearing everyone come together for the first time in many years.”

About 40 past and current members of staff attended the day – many spent more than 20 years at the school.

Gemma said: “Our longest serving member of staff was Lynda Capps, she was there for 42 years and still comes in now to volunteer, she and her children were past pupils.”

A total of £104 was raised at the gathering that will be shared between the SAMM charity (support after manslaughter and murder) and SUDC UK (sudden unexplained death in childhood) – in memory of former pupils.

Gemma added: “They are two charities that are close to our hearts due to losing children in school affected by this.”

With thanks to Charley Nunley for her photographic skills and supplying the pictures.