Join Lancaster Primary School’s 150-year celebration

Now 150 years later, school principal Trish Perry is calling on both past and present students, staff and families to help celebrate the milestone with an open day on Saturday, November 7 from 10am to 3pm.

“I want to see as many past and present students, staff and families here as possible,” Ms Perry said.

The event will have a range of children’s activities, including a jumping castle, animal farm and face painting, the unveiling of a new mural and a First Nations-inspired mural to represent the Lancaster area over the 150 years.

The formalities will commence at 1pm.

Current students are learning to play God Save the King on the recorder for a performance on the day as well.

For 21 years, Ms Perry has led the school and said she had seen quite a lot of change, but emphasised it was important that the school stayed open.

“We offer an alternative to the larger schools and quite a lot of our kids come out from Kyabram,” she said.

“I wasn’t intending to stay here for this long, but things keep changing and I want to see it through.”

When asked her favourite thing about the school, Ms Perry didn’t hesitate.

“Seeing the way the children mingle, interact and their attitudes when they come to school. It gives me a sense of pride that the kids feel like they just belong,” she said.

The school is hoping to receive government funding in next year’s budget for its new building to be built, to keep serving Lancaster Primary School students for the next 150 years.

The open day on November 7 is free to attend, with activities being free or low cost.