Community
28 June, 2024
Save the date for school reunion
MERRIVALE Primary School is turning 100 and the whole community is invited to take part in the celebrations.
Plans are now well underway to finalise activities for the birthday celebration, to be held at the school on Saturday, August 3.
“We’re so excited to welcome back past students, staff and families and to greet new families joining us,” classroom teacher Sarah Barbetti said.
“We’re opening our doors to the community to help us celebrate our 100th year – here’s to a century of learning and many more to come.”
Ms Barbetti said the school was extremely proud to have families at Merrivale Primary whose roots go back to the school’s very first year.
“We are honoured to have such a rich history and we look forward to educating future generations and continuing this tradition,” she said.
Activities on August 3 will include free face painting, woodwork and tours with principal Simon Perry.
A display of vintage cars by the Warrnambool and District Historical Vehicle Club, along with displays of old school memorabilia will no doubt be popular.
Visitors will also be spoilt for choice when it comes to food and drinks, with ample food vans on-site offering everything from coffee and toasties through to Indian street food, fairy floss, snow cones and delicious hot spuds.
‘Just Brass’ (compiled of former and current students) will provide live music from 10am-10.30am, Toejam Acoustic will perform at 11am and Jess McKinnon from 12 noon.
Visitors will be asked for a gold coin donation upon entry to the school.
