PUPILS, staff and parents got together for a game of cricket and picnics to bid a fond farewell to The King's Junior School headmaster Cameron Dickie as he retired after 14 years at the helm.
The event saw the introduction of a House Cricket Tournament with the Mr Dickie Trophy going to the winners.
However, the cricket matches were not the only tributes to the departing head which were held during the last week of term.
A special assembly in the Chapter House at Gloucester Cathedral saw pupils from Reception through to Year 6 entertain an audience of current and former staff, all who were there to thank Mr Dickie for his time at the school.
The pupils presented the headmaster with a book full of comments and memories from them.
Staff presented a similar book and took a slightly more unusual approach to providing him with a lasting memory by doing a flash mob version of Pharrell Williams' No1 UK singles chart hit Happy at the end of lunch on the last day of term.
Mr Dickie said: "It has all been a bit overwhelming. I thought I'd just have a few drinks and a nice goodbye but the pupils and staff have taken a lot of time to use their talents and provide me with some lasting memories.
"King's is a wonderful school to work at. The family-orientated community atmosphere is something that I will cherish and, after a break, I looking forward to continuing to be part of the King's community and seeing the children and the school continuing to progress."
Mr Dickie, who lives in the Forest of Dean, will hand over the reins to the new head of junior school Anne Haas, who joins from Rendcomb College in September.
The King's School headmaster Alistair Macnaughton said: "Mr Dickie will be greatly missed by children, parents and staff alike. He has played a crucial part in the life of the school.
"We look forward to welcoming Anne in September and I know she is looking forward to building on Cameron's work."
