Principal Mary Murphy awarded OBE by The Princess Royal, Anne, at Windsor Castle

We are incredibly proud of our Principal, Mary Murphy, who last week attended her Investiture at Windsor Castle, where she was awarded her OBE by HRH The Princess Royal, Anne.

This prestigious honour recognises Mary’s outstanding contribution and dedication to further education, and it is a moment of pride for our entire Riverside College / Cronton Sixth Form community.

Mary’s influence extends far beyond the college gates, with her leadership roles across regional and national education bodies making a lasting impact on skills development and educational excellence.

“This is not an individual award – it’s a collective celebration for our entire college and the Borough of Halton. I will continue to champion the success, talent, and ambition of our students and community.” – Mary Murphy, OBE

Please join us in congratulating Mary on this remarkable achievement. 👏