Partying at Park Primary

What a photograph! Park Primary School manged to get everyone in on this special snap to mark its 50th birthday.

 

All the classes put on fancy dress to celebrate the decades that have passed from the  1970s upwards with youngsters strutting their stuff on a catwalk to show off the styles of yesteryear. Youngsters also learned about the history of their school.

 

"attachment_931744" "" "300"] Legwarmer fashion from the 80s
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Headteacher Shirley Stewart said it was an amazing day to see everyone getting involved in the big party and having lots of birthday fun.

 

"attachment_931750" "" "300"] 1970s sense of style at Park Primary School dressing up for its 50th anniversary.

 

The special day ended with class parties and cupcakes decorated with 50s and baked by  catering manager Linda Crosher and her team.

 

Tomorrow May 12 the whole school will take part in the Crazy Clan Games organised by P5 teacher Kayleigh Gunn.

 

And this Sunday May 14, the school's parent council are also organising a 50th anniversary fete in Kerrera Terrace  from 11am to 3pm inviting everyone to come along.

 

"attachment_931753" "" "300"] Top Gun lookalikes at Park Primary's retro 50th birthday celebrations.

 

There will be a free bouncy castle, giant slide, mechanical bull and face painting thanks to funding from National Lottery Awards for All.

 

"attachment_931768" "" "300"] Catwalk through the decades at Park Primary's colourful 50th anniversary party.

 

There will also be free circus performances and workshops from the incredible Think Circus for families to enjoy and there will be Highland Fold Ice Cream, a candyfloss machine and Dougie Dan's burgers to tempt the taste buds.

 

Stalls will include a blind auction, a giant gold hamper raffle, bake sale, adopt a bear, bottle raffle, glitter tattoos and more.

 

After a successful appeal to the public for old school photographs, the Heritage Hunters and a group of children from the school have arranged a special exhibition in the school hall for all generations to enjoy.

 

And artist Paul Gent will be revealing four murals that he was commissioned to paint in honour of the occasion, filled in over two weeks by the school children.

 

Headteacher Shirley said: "I feel so fortunate to be the current head teacher of Park Primary School. I am so proud of the efforts and hard work of all staff and  to ensure that this 50th celebration is truly a special milestone. The atmosphere in the school is radiating  with fun and happiness.

 

"We are so excited about our Community Fete Celebration Day next weekend and hope that the local community will come along to help us celebrate, including all former head teachers, staff and pupils who have helped shape Park School into the great school it is today."

 

The school are also encouraging visitors to the Fete to not park at the school in an attempt to reduce traffic, with a drop-off only system in place for the day.