Pupils honoured

Royston Town Mayor Martin Beaver, Pc Neil Lasenby from Hertfordshire police, Meridian School IC liaison Brian Archbold, school nurse for Royston Louise Ryder, headteacher Zoe J Linington, and Cllr Graham Palmer were on hand to present the awards.

Mr Beaver said: “The achievements of the children are a credit to this wonderful school which is at the heart of the community.”

The pupil of the year awards went to Courtney Nixon and Nathan O’Looney, both 13, pictured with the mayor.