Melton South Primary school has been celebrating its 100th year throughout 2023, and its all culminating in a Centenary Gala Day on Saturday, October 21.
The main event of the day will be at noon with a special ceremony and opening of the time capsule, but guests are invited to come along between 10am and 3pm for old-fashioned games, a maze, petting zoo, food trucks, devonshire tea, photoboards, video and photo boards and much more.
The school has been gearing up for this day all year, with a historic dress-up day, a ‘songs through the decades’ day, and teaching students in a special 1920s themed classroom.
Classroom teacher and Centenary Committee member Emma Shadwick said she’s excited to have many ex-students and families come and see how the school has changed over the years.
“I’ve learned so much about the school’s history in undertaking the organisation of the centenary this year and it’s all been very interesting, for example our iconic administration building is a historical site of local significance that was featured in a council publication some years ago,” she said.
“Our principal Marilyn Costigan has also received many donations of artefacts over the years, such as a genuine leather school bag with student books from the 50s. We have originals of both our 50th and 60th Jubilee celebration booklets, which some extracts have been included in this year’s Centenary booklet.
“One Facebook group was even created by a group of older, ex-students who attended between 1950 and 1965 and many of those members will be returning to visit.”
Tickets are free however bookings are required prior to entry online through CompassTix.
Details: compasstix.com
