The theme of the service was Belonging, and throughout the afternoon, pupils explored what it means to be part of a school community and how they can take that sense of belonging with them into secondary school.

The service began with a welcome from a pupil and was led by members of the clergy, including Rev. Kenneth Clark and Chaplain Louisa Parrales. Pupils from several schools took part by reading prayers, sharing reflections, and leading hymns such as I, the Lord of Sea and Sky and Brave.

Our Trust CEO, Mr Carey, gave a short speech, encouraging pupils to be proud of how far they’ve come and to look ahead with confidence. He closed by sharing a video message from England footballer and St. George’s alumnus, Marc Guehi, recorded during his recent visit to the school. In the clip, Marc offered well-wishes to the pupils as they prepared for secondary school.

In the weeks leading up to the service, a group of Year 6 pupils took part in a songwriting workshop led by singer/songwriter Shao Hao, in collaboration with The Prime Agency. He guided them through the elements of crafting a song, from freestyling and lyric writing to exploring emotions and shaping a message. The session gave pupils the chance to express themselves creatively and uncover talents they may not have known they had. Together, they created an original leavers’ song that reflected their journey through primary school and the friendships they’ve formed.

Each school also brought a puzzle piece that they had decorated and shared a short prayer or hope. When all the pieces were put together, it formed a complete picture of the Trust community.

The service closed with a blessing and the Lord’s Prayer, giving pupils a chance to pause and think about the journey ahead.

This event was a thoughtful and meaningful way to mark the end of primary school and celebrate the time spent as part of the Aletheia Trust family and beyond.