Upper 6th Leaving Events
Pranks have sometimes been carried out by departing 6th formers. Examples in different years have inclued: the school's blue gates were temporarily painted pink in an effort to alleviate sexism; a large boat was brought onto the cricket grounds; students placed 70 rubber ducks around the school grounds; students hung various banners from the library and there was a sea-themed waterfight; musicians played on the school field while other activities took place such as releasing some farm animals, having an inflatable castle, an ice-cream van, and fancy dress.
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