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.
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.
“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.”