Monkton Combe School’s Speech Day took an emotional and theatrical turn as Principal Chris Wheeler bid farewell after 10 years of dedicated leadership, with a surprise musical performance that left the audience both laughing and tearful.
Mr Wheeler, known for injecting creativity and joy into the school’s end-of-year ceremonies, first began his now-traditional Speech Day surprises in 2016. This year, he brought things full circle with a rewritten rendition of One Last Time from Hamilton.
You can see the special occasion at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHMYZsYu4Lk
Performed with heartfelt humour and personalised lyrics reflecting his journey at Monkton, the song served as a powerful tribute to the school community and Wheeler’s time at the helm.
His departure marks the end of an era — and thanks to this unforgettable finale, he leaves the stage in signature style.
