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Issue 1,158
Friday 25th October 2024
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SHEFFIELD SCHOOL 75TH JUBILEE By Nigel Easson Principal/Tumuaki Sheffield Contributing Primary School. Everyone was buzzing with excitement in Sheffield last weekend! There was laughter, tears of joy and many stories about the 'good old days'. Sheffield School was built in 1949 to accommodate the children from Russells Flat, Waddington, Annat, and later Homebush schools. The weather was fantastic on Friday as we began our celebrations with a Mihi Whakatau and Waiata to welcome our guests to the school. Soon after the formal welcome, the fabulous Year 6 (standard 4 in the old days) Leadership Team led ex-pupils, current pupils, and families onto the field for a 75th Anniversary photo. Some of the original pupils who started on the first day in 1949 attended the celebrations and helped plant an apple tree on the grounds. It was a special moment to see Year 6 students and the class of '49' working in partnership. A time capsule was buried during the 50th celebration in
Ex-pupils, current pupils, and families gathered on the field for a 75th Anniversary photo.
1999. After much deliberation on its location, we dug it up, having dug a total of 39 test holes. Everyone was excited to see the contents, which are still on display at Sheffield School. Former students could read letters they had written to themselves while they were in school. The collection featured various memorabilia, including old Crusaders cards, a copy of the Press Paper (unopened), an All Blacks poster, an old Warehouse bag, several popular toys from that era, a Chris Cairns cricket poster, and various old magazines.
We raised a new flag, had afternoon tea and even had the PTA draw their golf ball drop raffle. 800 balls dropped from a helicopter. Then, former students had the opportunity to explore their old hiding spots in the hedges, visit the 'murder house' (also known as the dental clinic or Room 5), and find their first-day classroom. The busy day concluded with some social time at Sheffield Hall. On Saturday afternoon, 200 former pupils gathered for their jubilee decade photo. It was pretty amusing—have you ever tried to organise a decade
photo? The jubilee committee organised old photos, trophies, and newsletters for everyone to explore (still on display). As people found their old class photos, there was much discussion about fashion and hairstyles. Our evening finished with speeches from past and present members of our community, and many stories were shared long into the evening. A special mention to the 75th Jubilee Committee - what an outstanding event. To all the children, parent helpers and staff - THANK YOU for helping reconnect our school community!
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