This year, a new and very exciting announcement has caused an energetic stir amongst our community as The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School celebrated something incredible.

There is always a deep sense of achievement as the academic year draws to a close and 2023/24 has been no exception. Children, staff, and families united to celebrate so many fantastic accomplishments during the final term. Events included Olympic Sports Presentations, Home Learning celebration, The Headteacher’s Awards, end of year performances, Year 6 Graduation and 100% attendance…As the Headteacher announced that Marco Simms had attended school every single day from September 2017 to July 2024, the audience were in awe of his incredible achievement. The Main Hall came alive with claps and cheers as Marco made his way to the stage to collect his award and a very special prize.

Marco tells us ‘I never knew I was going to get that prize…a football signed by Mason Mount. I was so surprised, my family and friends were so surprised… It is important to go to school every day, for better education, and to be super successful like a footballer or an engineer. You should just really enjoy school, when you leave primary school you will miss it and you can’t go back’.

Headteacher Julie D’Abreu expressed her congratulations; ‘on behalf of the governing body, staff and families at our school I would like to congratulate Marco and his family. What a fantastic example you set for those children following in your footsteps. We wish him the best of luck in his new Secondary School and hope to hear of even more fantastic achievements as his learning journey continues.’

Congratulations Marco, your family, friends and the Devonshire Hill community are extremely proud of you!