Cumbrian school headteacher attends garden party at Buckingham Palace
The headteacher of a Cumbrian school has attended a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.
Steven Henneberry, headteacher of Dallam School, was invited to the event on Wednesday, May 14 to celebrate those working in education and skills.
He was accompanied by his wife, Jeanette.
Steven Henneberry, headteacher of Dallam School at Buckingham Palace to celebrate those working in education and skills (Image: Dallam School)
The event was hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla and attended by 7,000 guests.
Mr Henneberry was nominated by the Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria for his contributions to education.
He said the day was a mix of celebration, connection, and reflection.
He spoke with the Yeoman Guards and fellow guests about the work happening across the UK to support young people.
Mr Henneberry said: "It was a great honour to be invited to Buckingham Palace by His Majesty the King.
"Being recognised alongside so many inspiring individuals was deeply humbling, and a memory Jeanette and I will treasure for a very long time.
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"This recognition reflects the dedication and hard work of the amazing team at Dallam - it's a privilege to work with such a committed group of people who care deeply about giving young people the best possible opportunities."
Guests at the event were treated to a performance by students from the Royal Ballet School and music played by the British Army Band Catterick and the Band of The Royal Air Force Regiment.
Dallam School is a state school for 11 to 19-year-olds, with 1,000 pupils from 40 local schools, and just over 50 boarders from around the world.
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