St Peter Apostle Primary School is celebrating 50 years in Hoppers Crossing with a golden jubilee exhibition running until the end of this week.
Past students, staff members and members of the public are invited to view the exhibition which principal Karen Wilson said marked a significant milestone.
“It’s important to celebrate our story and our history and to recognise the contribution that the parish has made to our school since they started it 50 years ago.”
On display are a variety of memorabilia and artefacts as well as some famous alumni.
“It has all of the photos, trophies, sporting recognitions and interviews with past students including ex-bulldogs star Brad Johnson,” said Ms Wilson who added that among the ex-pupils who had returned for the exhibition were those involved in marking the school’s quarter-century in 1998.
“We also had a time capsule which was created on the 25th anniversary and as part of our celebrations we opened that and invited back the school leaders who wrote letters in that time capsule,” she said.
“A lot of their reflections were on what life at St Peters would be like now and they were excited about how many had come true.”
Ms Wilson said the school’s current students were doing the same thing.
“We’re really excited to make our own time capsule now and showcase what our school is like for students in the future to see”
The exhibition is in the St Peter Apostle school hall and is free of charge and open to the public.
It closes at 5pm on Thursday, June 22.
Cade Lucas
