HUDDERSFIELD New College’s second year students said their tearful goodbyes to the college at an annual celebratory lunch – with one or two surprises.

Over 500 students visited the college’s IT Café over a two hour period to say goodbye to their teachers and friends.

They were rewarded with a free lunch courtesy of the college caterers - Innovate - and for the first time had the chance to have an exclusive photo taken with their friends or staff members with events photographers The Big Booth.

The hilarious gallery, featuring over 100 images of students in fancy dress and holding an array of props, is now on the College’s newly launched Alumni Facebook page at www.facebook.com/hncalumni.

Principal Angela Williams said: "It’s always a sad day when our second year students leave us, but they can leave us proud of their achievements during their time here.

"They are ‘exemplary’ students and played a vital role in helping the college to be recognised as ‘good with outstanding features’ by OFSTED in 2011".