St Bridget’s Church of England Primary School in West Kirby is marking its 200th anniversary with a series of special events, and is appealing for former pupils to help them with creating a school history exhibition.
The school, originally known as West Kirby National School, opened in 1825 in a room adjoining St Bridget’s church tower.
It was located on four different sites until 1900, and most of its pupils were the children of local farmers and farm labourers.
The current building, which was completed in 1968, is the fifth on the site and has approximately 425 children on roll.
The School Council are busy organising a time capsule to be buried in a top-secret location in the grounds, to be discovered by future St Bridget’s pupils.
They are also working hard on a ‘Bicentennial Orchard’ – an eco-development of herbs, vegetables and plants to improve the biodiversity of the site (pictured, top).
Oldest and youngest pupils of St Bridget’s
Other events include:
- A whole school birthday picnic including talks from former pupils including a 94-year-old
- British history workshops, learning about landmark events from the past 200 years
- A special thanksgiving service at St Bridget’s Church
Headteacher, Neil Le Feuvre said: “It is a privilege to help to plan and celebrate such a milestone: 200 years of education, friendship and personal growth here at St Bridget’s.
“Already it has been fantastic to meet former pupils and hear them share their fond memories and we are looking forward to all of our exciting events in the summer.”
There is an open invitation to all former pupils to attend the Summer Fayre on the school field on Saturday 28 June from 1-4pm, and to submit their memories which will be displayed in a school history exhibition in the hall.
Former pupils can drop in their memories such as photos or other items in person, by post or by emailing schooloffice@stbridgets.wirral.sch.uk