Speech Day 2026 will be remembered for its humour and heartwarming moments, not to mention taking place in the midst of a historic heatwave! We were delighted to welcome Rory Bremner as our guest speaker who duly raised the roof with his famous impressions and, as an advocate for neurodiversity, also spoke passionately about the benefits of thinking differently.

During the afternoon, we said an emotional farewell to several long-standing members of staff and families whose connection to Heath Mount dates back well over a decade.

Mr Gillam also paid tribute to Juliette Hodson our Chair of Governors for the past 10 years, for extraordinary service to the school. Her contribution has been invaluable and she will be greatly missed.

Heath Mount's Head Girl and Head Boy delivered excellent speeches, taking us on a nostalgic journey back in time to recount their experiences from Nursery onwards. As is tradition, each Year 8 leaver stood on stage to hear their scroll read out – detailing their many accomplishments and the impact they have made on our school community.

We look forward to hearing how our Class of 26 leavers get on their first term of senior school in September and hope to see many of them back at Fun Day!