BROADFORD Primary School, BPS, students last week took part in celebrations to commemorate their school’s 150th anniversary.
Students dressed up as children or teachers from the school’s past, with a range of activities including old-fashioned, multi-year level games such as hopscotch, marbles, elastics and Skittles featuring along with a 150-shaped cake and a barbecue lunch.
There was also an assembly where the student leaders spoke about the history of the school, and long-time teacher De Henry spoke about her days as a student at the school. Each class then placed an item into a time capsule.
BPS principal Jennene Cooney said the day was a great success and thoroughly enjoyable for students and staff.
“The students’ response was fantastic, there were lots of comments saying it was ‘the best day ever’ and ‘can we do that every day?’,” she said.
“We have such a good community here in Broadford, so it was really great to celebrate 150 years of education and all the great things that have happened at Broadford Primary School and within our community.”
The activities on August 1 were a precursor to the upcoming celebrations planned for November 11, at which the community will be invited to attend a public event, from 10am to 2pm, at the school.
There will be an opportunity to view past school memorabilia and celebrate the history of education in the town.
“There will be lots of fun activities on that day for the community to get involved, so everybody can get involved and celebrate Broadford Primary School,” Ms Cooney said.
