Sidmouth College Christmas tree carry celebrates 39th year

Sidmouth College students on their annual christmas tree carry. Ref shs 49 18TI 6489. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Sixth formers came together to carry on the event last Thursday, which has been part of the school’s calendar for nearly 40 years.

The tree was donated by King’s Garden Centre and was carried through the town, along the Byes and to the school ahead of the evening’s annual prize giving celebrations. Sarah Parson, Sidmouth College principal, said: “Whilst walking through the town, the students collected money to be used for a community party to be held next week. Staff and students at the college would like to thank Kings Garden Centre for donating the tree and the residents of Sidmouth who supported this fund raising activity. The event was a great success with Sixth Form students getting involved with the festive spirit. I look forward to next year when we see the 40th anniversary of the tree carry.”

Sidmouth College students on their annual christmas tree carry. Ref shs 49 18TI 6489. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth College students on their annual christmas tree carry. Ref shs 49 18TI 6489. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth College students on their annual christmas tree carry. Ref shs 49 18TI 6489. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth College students on their annual christmas tree carry. Ref shs 49 18TI 6489. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth College students on their annual christmas tree carry. Ref shs 49 18TI 6489. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth College students on their annual christmas tree carry. Ref shs 49 18TI 6489. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth College students on their annual christmas tree carry. Ref shs 49 18TI 6489. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth College students on their annual christmas tree carry. Ref shs 49 18TI 6489. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth College students on their annual christmas tree carry. Ref shs 49 18TI 6489. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth College students on their annual christmas tree carry. Ref shs 49 18TI 6489. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

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The Ogden Trust Award for Achievement in Physics went to Jamie Wyant and Isabel Sutcliffe, pictured Jamie Wyant. Picture: Charlotte Pollentine (Image: Archant)

The Thelma Hulbert Award for Achievement in the Arts went to Abigail Tinnion. Picture: Charlotte Pollentine (Image: Archant)

Photos of this year's winners at Sidmouth College's annual GCSE celebration evening. Picture: Charlotte Pollentine (Image: Archant)

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