The party may be over but Aberdeen Public School is still buzzing after their successful sesquicentenary celebrations at the weekend.
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Principal Michelle Floyd said there were so many people who went out of their way to contribute to the event.
“It was very successful and we’ve had lots of positive feedback - the people that came thought it was wonderful,” she told the Hunter Valley News.
“Really, 150 years of education in Aberdeen at our school is fairly significant and one that should be recognised.”
The line up of events which covered three days required three committees to make it work.
A horse sports event, which welcomed 130 competitors, kick started the festivities on Friday.
The excitement continued on Saturday with a fete, complete with laser tag, a memorabilia display, and art exhibition, market stalls and student performances.
“I think there were close to 1000 people there on Saturday,” Mrs Floyd said.
A time capsule buried 26 years ago was opened, and the school hosted a dinner on Saturday night for 100 people in the school hall.
The Lions Club of Aberdeen manned the barbecue at Friday and Saturday’s events.
A Sunday breakfast followed, and a new time capsule was created and buried.
Every class suggested a list of things they would like to put in the time capsule and suggestions from each group were considered.
Mrs Floyd would like to thank all the countless volunteers and supporters who helped make the weekend a reality, from organising committees to businesses to local community groups.
“We had so many organisations help- there were a huge number of groups that supported us in some way,” she said.
“It was an absolutely fantastic weekend.”