A POPULAR teacher who died earlier this year was honoured at Bishop Perowne CE College’s annual fete.

The school in Merrimans Hill Road, Worcester, held the ‘All Things 60s’ theme event in memory of former German teacher Julie Clements.

The 58-year-old teacher died of cancer on Saturday, May 26.

Pupils raised £818 for Worcester-based charity St Richard’s Hospice in honour of the much-loved teacher.

Students, staff, parents and carers donned their best 60s style and came together to enjoy a wide range of stalls including games, food, competitions, ice-creams, sports and live music, all organised by the school’s Year 10 student leadership team.

Headteacher at Bishop Perowne CE College Mark Pollard said: “As well as a way for our students to celebrate all their successes over the past school year, this year’s fete gave everyone the chance to come together to honour Mrs Clements’ memory,” he said.

“We know she would have been extremely proud of the amount of money raised by the students and would have thoroughly enjoyed the event.

Mr Pollard praised the organisers for their efforts.

He said: “Well done to our Year 10 student leadership team for arranging the activities and we hope all our students have a great summer and return in September refreshed and ready for another fantastic year.”

St Richard’s Hospice cares for patients and families in Worcestershire who are living with life-limiting illnesses.

Each year it gives free care and support to around 3,000 patients, loved ones and the bereaved, ensuring they receive the best quality of life possible.

Mrs Clements, of Peopleton, is survived by her husband Tony, sons Matthew and James and grandchildren Bethany, Robbie and Charlie.

A service in her memory was held at Peopleton Church on Thursday, June 14

The event took place on Thursday, July 19.

For more information go to bishopperowne.co.uk. To find out more about St Richard’s Hospice charity go to strichards.org.uk.