Lucy was almost seventeen years old and had worked at the school from the very start in June 2000.

She was a rescue dog from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and was rehomed with Cheryl Stepton in March 2000 when she was aged 15 months.

Lucy became a therapy dog for the school and was a good friend to very many students over the years as well as a companion to the staff.

Lucy retired in September 2015 and spent her last months relaxing at the seaside.