Among the many guests was Michelle Barnes, (nee’ Andrewartha), who with her brother, Jason, were the first pupils to attend the school 25 years ago. On Michelle’s first day at school the register held 3 pupils – now, the popular school in Holbury thrives with children in each class.

Former teachers and indeed, former head teacher, Gill Bevan were also there on the school’s big day, to help in the cutting of  the huge birthday cake, which went down a treat with the children, after they had ceremoniously blew out the candles, before sitting down to enjoy their individual slice!

Many happy memories of the school were recounted, along with discussion about all the developments that the present children enjoy, such as the copse and the field beyond the playground.

The present head teacher, Gill Hamer, warmly welcomed everyone to the celebration, and suggested that everyone should come and celebrate when the school was 50 years old!