There were tears of sadness and tears of joy on Friday this week as we gathered together in celebration of the last seven years at our Year 13 Leavers’ Mass.

The service was the culmination of a day in our calendar which is always emotive, and began with the signing of some intricately decorated shirts! Due to some examinations the traditional leavers' breakfast this year became a leavers' buffet lunch attended by students, their form tutors, and other staff, and catered magnificently by Mr Eccles and our catering team.

Following lunch, the gathering made their way to the Chapel for the students' final Mass, this year celebrated by Fr David from St. Wilfrid's Paris in Garston.

The Mass was, as always, a very moving occasion with the service being followed by the ceremonial handing over of robes from our outgoing 1804 Society to our brand new Society team, more of which we will bring you in the weeks to come.

Addresses then followed from Mrs McCourt, Mrs Jones and our Student President Grace Ramsey who ended her sterling tenure with her recollections of seven years at St. Julie's.

As our leavers made their way out of the Chapel for the final time they received a round of applause from a guard of honour from staff. We know that these amazing young women will go on to do great things, and we keep in our hearts that although they may be leaving us, their time at St. Julie's will never leave them.