A cheese and wine evening was held on Saturday 24 March at 7 pm to mark the retirement of Radka Benton, who was head of Radley Primary School for ten years. At least 60 people – staff, parents, governors, former employees, members of the local community and Radka's family – attended the event to bid farewell to Mrs Benton who took early retirement 'before I get too old to enjoy my hobbies'.

Mrs Benton was presented with the following gifts:

A framed painting by a parent, Annabel Eyres, of the school from the playing field from the School Association

Wine glasses and a decanter from the governors

A 'Radley' handbag, champagne and flowers from the staff

Mrs Benton made a speech of thanks.

Presentations were made by:

Maurice Dixon, Chair of the Governors

Isobel Vale - LEA Link Advisor

Angela Jordan - Chair of the School Association

Katharine McLennan - Deputy Head (on  behalf of the staff)

The new head, Frances Lookwood, took up her post at the start of the Easter term.