SUTTONTOWN Primary School marked 150 years since it was formed with a weekend celebration held in true traditional style.
Dressing up in 1869-styled clothing, students and teachers alike took part in old-style activities such as elastics and horse and cart riding.
Holding a traditional assembly Friday morning, students were inspected for their clothing as they would have been when the school first opened.
Retired teacher Glen Tilley made a speech at the assembly acting as Allan Haddy, the longest-running principal within the school’s history.
Mr Haddy kept his position as principal – or headmaster as he was known – for 39 years.
Suttontown Year 7 student Allara-Jayne enjoyed experiencing the school’s history.
“The best part about today was that we got to ride on the horse and cart which I have never done before,” Allara-Jayne said.
“It is cool the school has lasted so long and the history about the school, but my favourite part is the colourful playground.”
Caleb, another Year 7 student, said his favourite part of the celebrations were the activities.
“My favourite activity was the elastics and marbles which I have never tried before,” Caleb said.
“Looking at all the old photographs and folders and everything was also great.”
The students also partook in activities such as handwriting with ink and dancing.
Saturday saw over 400 people attend a community celebration, with more games held on the oval and a cake-cutting celebration.
A time capsule, which was buried on the school’s 75th anniversary, was dug up and put on display in the gym for all to see.
