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Greendale School 150th Jubilee
Greendale School is one of several in the district celebrating a major milestone, but Greendale has now published its third book to accompany their Jubilee. Greendale School 2022 builds on books from previous jubilees written by Myrtle Adams and John Park. The Chairman of Greendale School’s Jubilee Committee, Earl Worsfold said, “As you’d expect, it’s about the School since it began, but this one focuses on the memories of the people who have attended and left since the last book was published, in 1997. “We wanted to give it some context, so it’s about the fascinating history of the district too. “We’ve recorded stories from families who have lived here for many generations. Those family histories include the hardships of the early settlers, their resilience and enterprise. “We’ve included big events of the last twenty five years - Covid 19 of course, earthquakes, floods and snowstorms. “Most people who attended any New Zealand school, even a generation ago, would find our chapter on the school today an eye-opener. It answers the question, Why is school so different now?” Earl concluded. The latest book has many interesting stories and facts, including how the School logo is based on a design by a senior student from the early 1980s, Sylvia Murray. There is endless positive comments from past students, teachers and principals about how friendly and inviting the School is and has been. “Lovely school. Lovely community. Truly lovely kids,” commented past Principal (2003 - 2011) Robert Innes. “It’s a fabulous School. I liked the community and parents. They were very passionate about their child’s education. Anything you wanted to organise, you had the full backing of the parents and the district as well,” commented ex-teacher from 1998 and Principal (1991-1994), Joyce Wylie. The 150th Jubilee of Greendale School begins Friday 21st and ends on Sunday morning. Copies of the book will be available at the Jubilee and Greendale School. From 9:30am on Saturday, October 22nd, Greendale School Principal Bronwyn Harding and current students, will begin the Official Opening of the 150th Jubilee. The bell will then be rung by Ray Naughton, who was on the Committee for the School's 100th, Chairman of the 125th Committee, and is a Committee Member for the current celebrations. 150th Committee Chairman, Earl Worsfold, will welcome everyone, followed by Ralph Brown, the School's current Board of Trustees Chairman. Bronwyn Harding will raise the flag, and the reinstated Mayor, Sam Broughton, will officially open the proceedings. Helen Ridgen, the oldest past pupil attending the celebrations, will be joined by her great granddaughter, Miyon Ridgen (a current student) to cut the celebration cake. Morning tea and official photos will follow. Old fashioned games will be played while photos are being taken, as well as Tug of War, a lolly scramble and other fun activities throughout the event. Lunch can either be consumed while the photos are being taken, or while watching the Jubilee Parade on the corner of Greendale/Dip Roads. The public are welcome to attend the free ‘Evolution of Transport’ and ‘Farm Machinery Parade’, which begins at 1pm. Once the parade has finished, the vehicles will be parked and able to be viewed.
Earl Worsfold, Chairman of Greendale School’s 150th Jubilee Committee with the school’s new book.
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