Community
25 October, 2024
School celebrates 150 years of education
THERE was an exciting buzz at Port Fairy Consolidated School late last week and into the weekend.
The school celebrated its 150th year in style, with large crowds of past and present families, staff, students and community members united to mark this special milestone.
Celebrations began last Friday when the school’s youngest student this year, five year-old Austin Sealey, had the honour of cutting a special birthday cake during assembly.
Austin was joined by the eldest returning former student, 99 year-old Frank Pevitt, along with Des Chapman (94) and Eric Bishop (93).
An official opening of the school’s new Ninja Warrior playground course and stage one of the school master plan also coincided with birthday celebrations.
“We thank our Parents and Friends Association (past and present) for their amazing planning and fundraising,” staff member Leah Evans said.
Visitors to the school over the weekend also had the opportunity to view a special ‘Past, Present and Our Future’ mural by artist Sherry Johnstone.
Multiple school tours, led by year six school ambassadors, were enjoyed last Saturday – along with a selection of memorabilia and archives on display in the front foyer and library.
“We would like to thank everyone who attended our celebrations, all our volunteers and celebration committee members who made this possible,” Ms Evans said.
