Singer Aled Jones was the star of the show at a High Wycombe school’s end of year celebrations.

The TV presenter joined staff, pupils and parents at Piper’s Corner School’s parents’ day, as the term ended for the summer break.

As well as presenting a variety of prizes and awards, the seasoned performer spoke about his early life and school days, telling pupils about the importance of working hard and “putting in the hours” to become successful.

Marking the end of another “highly successful” academic year, in addition to the prize-giving ceremony, the audience was treated to musical performances, representing each part of the school.

Year 2 pupils presented ‘Superkids Rock the Planet!’ by Sheila Wilson, Year 6 students sang a medley of songs from their end of year production of Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast Jr’ and members of the cast of the senior school production of “We Will Rock You” performed a medley of songs from the show.

There was also a piece from a combined choir of girls from a range of year groups who sang ‘Believe’.

In a speech, head teacher Helen Ness-Gifford spoke about the school’s ambitions for the girls and how it wants to help its pupils to “develop the skills which will make them successful and fulfilled in the future”.

She said: “Whilst the school quite rightly recognises and celebrates academic achievement, we also celebrate what is far more important than just academic success.

“We celebrate leadership, resilience, courage, risk-taking, inclusivity and independence. The current generation, more than any other, is going to rely on skills such as these to succeed.”

Head Girl Bethan Thomas focused her speech on the “importance of embracing challenges and opportunities when they are offered”.

Following the announcement of the school’s new Head Girl, Mrs Ness-Gifford said: “We all look forward to returning to school in September for what we are sure will be another highly successful year at Pipers Corner.”