There was a big send off at a school in Haddenham last week – not only for its leavers, but for its head teacher.

Ely Standard: Robert Arkenstall Primary School Head Teacher Dominic Sharp retires, with his Year 6 leaversRobert Arkenstall Primary School Head Teacher Dominic Sharp retires, with his Year 6 leavers (Image: Archant)

Dominic Sharp retired as head teacher of the Robert Arkenstall School last week after 16 years at the school, and held his final assembly on Thursday July 21.

After a small speech in which he said his goodbyes to the school’s pupils and staff, he was presented with a book which contained messages from all the school’s pupils.

He was also given a balloon and a scope so that he can enjoy his hobby of bird watching.

Pupils and staff then sang a song for Mr Sharp and played a video, containing images of his years at the school.