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Keelham Primary School becomes 'living museum' for 150th birthday
A primary school's 150th birthday has been marked with a day of celebration.
Keelham Primary School held the event on Wednesday, June 25, bringing together pupils, staff, families, former staff, and others.
The day began with a special assembly attended by the Lord Mayor, after which pupils shared their learning, the school was wished a "very happy birthday," and the celebratory cake was cut.
A spokesperson said: "Everyone enjoyed tucking into a slice afterwards – a sweet start to a memorable day!"
In the afternoon, the school was transformed into a "living museum," with each room representing a different era from the school's 150-year history.
The celebration, on Wednesday, June 25, brought together pupils, staff, families, former staff, and members of the community (Image: Telegraph and Argus)
Victorian chalkboards, wartime classrooms, and other historical scenes were intended to "[bring] to life what school life would have been like over the last 150 years."
Head teacher Robert Hunter said: "It was a privilege to celebrate this milestone with so many people who have shaped Keelham's story.
"The children did a fantastic job of bringing our history to life, and the day was a true testament to the strength and spirit of our school community."
Head teacher Robert Hunter described the day as 'a true testament to the strength and spirit of our school community' (Image: Telegraph and Argus)
A spokesperson added: "Here's to the next 150 years of Keelham Primary School!"
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