A dedication and house-warming of the new Marks Tey Church of England school was held on Thursday last week.

Among those present were the Bishop of Colchester, Dr Roderic Coote; and Mr F. E. Geary, divisional education officer. They are seen here talking to the Rev. P Gilman, left, Mrs E. E. Meeson,

headmistress; and Mr A. Moles, right, vice-chairman of North-East Essex Divisional Executive for Education.

BELOW: Marks Tey's new school.