Schools
3 August, 2023
Morayfield State School ready to mark 150 years
A mix of current and former students and staff from Morayfield State School will converge at the school from 9am to 1pm on Saturday for the school’s 150-year anniversary.
Current principal Rebecca Jones said staff and scholars were likely to be represented from across many decades, with a student from 1939 to 1942 set to be among the attendees.
School tours will be held at 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am and 12.30pm, and the opening ceremony will occur at 10am.
The opening at 10am will include a Welcome to Country, followed by the unveiling of a mural, cutting a cake, and official speeches.
Mrs Jones said she looked forward to hearing the stories of past students and teachers, with visitors able to write their memories for inclusion in the 150th time capsule.
A ‘roll call’ will take place at 11am, with staff and students through the decades having the chance to mingle and have photos taken.
A time capsule collation will start at 12.15pm, with items added to the time capsule to be opened in 2048 when the school marks 175 years.
Other features on the day are set to include a photo booth, sausage sizzle, coffee van, Devonshire tea, cakes and muffins, memorabilia, and a display of the school’s history.
Visitors can purchase a paver and have their details engraved onto it which will then be added to a special garden the school is creating to commemorate this milestone.
Attendees are welcome without needing to notify the school beforehand.
