Just when the pupils and staff are returning from their summer holidays one member of the Colston's community is starting a longer break. Rick Ellis, who has worked as a member of the maintenance staff since 2003 (and for 2 years before that as a contractor) began his retirement on Friday 4th September.

Facilities Manager, Mr Alan Meakin, took time out on from a busy programme of completing the summer works programme (more of this to follow later) to thank Rick for his hard work and reliability over the last 8 years.

	Alan Meakin congratulating Rick Ellis on his rtirement

"Not only has Rick been an excellent worker he has been staunch member of the Colston's community and a really good bloke to work with"

"In the last few months we have seen the biggest building programme in Colston's history and this has put a huge work load on to our own maintenance staff: Rick has been brilliant right up to the last day."

	Alan Meakin in the new 6th Form Centre discusing finishing touches with the contactors

Rick has a passion for travelling and is currently researching an extended trip to New Zealand. Everyone at  Colston's wishes Rick well with this and his other ventures and hopes that he will be back to visit often.

	Rick Ellis with a retirement present made by Art & DT technician Claire Parry