AFTER another drama-packed year Arnold School has received four awards from the National Operatic and Drama Association.

Rachael McCormick won a best actress award for her role in The Secret Garden and Owen Weetch was named best actor for playing Death in the play Mort.

Edward Greenberg won an award for his contribution to drama and the school's director of drama Colin Snell gained the best director award for Romeo and Juliet.

Headteacher Bill Gillen said: "I am delighted with these prestigious awards because they cover a year's work and put Arnold at the forefront of drama work and productions in the area and in competition with larger established adult societies."

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