Macedon Ranges Primary School is calling for historic photos and documents from past students and staff as it prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary with a fete in November.
Hosted from 10am–4pm at the school on Saturday, November 15, the fete will mark the milestone with a historic-themed event.
Attendees can take a step back in time and enjoy activities including horse and carriage rides, candlemaking, simulated gold panning, an old-time dress-up and photography booth, and letter making.
Boiled lollies, along with brisket served from a converted army truck, will add to the olden day theme.
As part of the anniversary celebrations, the school is collating its history into a book and will present displays at the fete of historic memorabilia.
School council committee member and event lead organiser Kate Medhurst said that she has found “heaps” of interesting history relating to the school, including its original 1875 tender document in the Victorian Public Records.
Principal Andrew Bloomfield said the school is seeking historic documents, including old school reports, and photographs that help portray how the school has changed over time.
“We want to get a really good snapshot of the school’s history,” Mr Bloomfield said.
He said that the milestone is a big event for the area of Macedon.
“It’s an amazing event … and just to be overseeing that at the time is … a really big privilege,” he said.
If you would like to contribute photos, documents, or memorabilia to be presented in a display at the fete, contact the primary school.
Contact: macedon.ps@education.vic.gov.au or 5426 1518
