WISHING BRIGG TEACHER A LONG AND HAPPY RETIREMENT

Pat Neal (centre) on his last day after 40 years at The Vale Academy is pictured with Principal Nicola Williams (left of centre, who bade farewell, and with his tutor group.

Brigg Blog enjoyed reading the excellent Scunthorpe Telegraph article about Pat Neal, who has retired from his teaching post at the Vale Academy after 40 years.
A former town councillor, Pat will be a very hard act to follow at the school.
A former colleague from his early days at the Vale of Ancholme, Peter Thompson, said:
"Pat had a great sense of fun, something his students always recognised. Any who went on his 1980s camping weeks at Primrose Hill were always guaranteed lots of entertainment alongside their learning."
Brigg Blog wishes him well in a happy and well-earned retirement.
Read the online version of the Telegraph article here...
Our thanks go to Peter Thompson for supplying the picture, on behalf of the school.