Former students from Epping St John's School returned for a special ceremony to celebrate their achievements.

Year 11 and 13 students attended a presentation evening this week at the school to collect their GCSE and A-level certificates.

Guest speaker, Clive Howarth, gave a speech to youngsters, highlighting the importance of being the best they can be and never giving up.

Emma Ruffles, co-head of school, said: “It was fantastic to see students return and to hear about what they are doing now.

“Executive headteacher Allan Osborne congratulated them on their achievements and told them how their successes and progress of Epping St John’s was down to their hard work and commitment.

“It was a great evening shared by staff, parents, carers, chair of governors Ben Murphy and our Senior Leadership Team.”