Community
11 June, 2024
Hundreds celebrate 125 years
THE skies cleared for Aloomba State School’s quasquicentennial last weekend when 450 former and current students from across the country returned to their alma mater to celebrate the institution’s journey.
It kicked off with the opening of a time capsule from 1999 removed by the same people who buried it. The capsule was handed to current school captains Lael Coleing, Matilda Henderson, Heath Schweitzer and Jayden Taylor. The event was described as an utter success with 450 participants, including two past principals – Barry Petersen from 1985-2000 and Phil McKlein from 1979-1980.
Quasquicentennial chairman Merryl Hardwick said it was a day full of heartwarming contrasts with the two oldest students and two youngest cutting the 125th anniversary cake and another capsule buried under the flag pole to be unearthed in 2049 at the 150th anniversary.
"You only have to read a few pages of one of our school’s history books to understand the sense of community associated with the voluntary work, favours and goodwill of the residents and staff to understand that this has been passed on throughout the generations,” he said.
“The perseverance, willingness and desire of so many to participate in activities associated with the school has helped shape the Aloomba school community to what it is today.
“After 125 years, our school continues to provide high educational outcomes, and this has been achieved in an environment where students are encouraged to grow.”
