Community
31 May, 2024
Pupils celebrate
ALUMNI, current students, families, and staff are taking a journey down memory lane this Saturday as they celebrate Aloomba State School’s 125th birthday with a full day of festivities.
The school will be the setting for tomorrow’s (June 1) celebration, with a nostalgic and exciting schedule, including a time capsule unearthing, cake cutting, a book launch, an exhibition of items from the school’s history, a student reunion and even a pine car derby.
Originally established in 1899, as the sugar industry was experiencing exponential growth in the area, a group of locals formed a committee and petitioned the state government to establish a provisional school in Aloomba.
In its first year, the Aloomba Provisional School enrolled its first 32 students. Since then over 2300 students have come through its doors, as well as staff and families.
Aloomba State School principal and author of a new book about the school’s history, Robyn Corbett, said it was crucial to commemorate the legacy of the school’s pioneers and its continuing history.
“As we celebrate our school’s 125th anniversary, it is important to reflect on our rich history, acknowledge our achievements and express our gratitude for the countless individuals that have contributed to our success,” she said.
“Delving into the school’s history has, not only been fascinating, but it has also provided me with an insight into the committment of so many to make Aloomba a premier school of the region.
“Our book, ‘Aloomba State School Quasquicentennial – The Journey Continues’, will help preserve the stories of the past 125 years and set the scene for the next 125 years ahead.”
Celebrations will kick off at 11am tomorrow with the opening of the time capsule, launch of the book and a roll call of past students, followed by a school open house presented by current students in period costumes and a cutting of the cake by the youngest and oldest students.
“In the last 25 years our hidden gem in the Mulgrave Valley has flourished,” Ms Corbett said.
“We will always be grateful for our strong foundations of educational success, community, spirit and pride in our beautiful setting in the shadow of Walsh’s Pyramid. These foundations were established over many years by our dedicated staff, students family and local community.
“So come and celebrate with us, the quasquicentennial celebration is an opportunity for the community to come together and reconnect with students, parents and staff from across the years.”
For more information, visit the Aloomba School 125th Celebration Facebook page.
