The Earl of Wessex swings by St Peter’s
The Earl of Wessex visited St Peter’s Middle School last week to officially open a new sixclassroom building.
The Queen’s youngest son, Prince Edward, spent time meeting school staff, students and other figures as he dropped by to the school on Thursday,
March 3.
He was opening the new Peacock building – named after a peacock called Henry who lived in the school grounds.
St Peter’s launched the building back in April last year following a £1.3million investment from the Royal Borough.
The building houses six classrooms as well as a new library, locker rooms and a meeting room.
The Earl of Wessex also visited lessons on the day, while a group of students performed a song from their school play, Oliver Jnr.
His Royal Highness then unveiled a plaque for the
new Peacock building.
Andy Snipp, St Peter’s headteacher, said: “This has been a very exciting day for us all.
“There has been a school on this site since 1725 and we believe that this is the first time we have hosted a member of the Royal Family.
“His Royal Highness was very kind to give us his time and the students thoroughly enjoyed meeting him and showing him their work.”