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Thorndon Primary School’s 150th anniversary event brings in the crowds




A primary school brought its community together as it celebrated its 150 anniversary.

Thorndon Primary School, which is part of the All Saints’ Trust, held a special event on July 13.

Hannah Meadowcroft, the head of school, said the celebration had been a great piece of history to be a part of.

Pippa and Lily, both 10-years-old, enjoying the old school games. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Pippa and Lily, both 10-years-old, enjoying the old school games. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Some of the teachers and staff at Thorndon Primary School for its 150th anniversary event. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Some of the teachers and staff at Thorndon Primary School for its 150th anniversary event. Picture: Mark Bullimore
There was a football challenge going on as well on the playing field. Picture: Mark Bullimore
There was a football challenge going on as well on the playing field. Picture: Mark Bullimore

She said: “It was really lovely for the whole community to come together. We had so many former pupils turn up – some that we could remember as teachers, but also some that used to come here 50 or 60 years ago.”

Current pupils put together archive displays, with the help of The Hold in Ipswich, with headteacher log books, admissions pages and pictures.

“It was lovely that so many people could come back and reminisce,” said Ms Meadowcroft.

Traditional games, like a coconut shy, proved popular throughout the day. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Traditional games, like a coconut shy, proved popular throughout the day. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Thorndon Primary School’s 150th anniversary event gave people the chance to make giant bubbles as well. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Thorndon Primary School’s 150th anniversary event gave people the chance to make giant bubbles as well. Picture: Mark Bullimore
The bouncy castle at Thorndon Primary School’s event was very popular. Picture: Mark Bullimore
The bouncy castle at Thorndon Primary School’s event was very popular. Picture: Mark Bullimore

“We also wanted the whole of the thriving village which is Thorndon to be involved – and they did not disappoint.

“We had people from the community council, the church and the bowls clubs, who talked about what they have done to help the village over the years.”

Ms Meadowcroft said she felt the event showed why the school had thrived for so long.

“I would like to thank our children, who were fantastic, the community and our friends of the school, which we are so lucky to have, our staff, who work tirelessly, and all our other supporters,” she added. “We are so grateful to be able to teach in this beautiful village school, which I know will continue for many years to come.”



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