Holy Eucharist Primary School in St Albans South commemorated its 50th anniversary with a day of festivities.
A celebratory church service kicked off the day’s events followed by a cake cutting, theatre performance and even an ‘Amazing Race-style’ competition.
Principal Michael Bonnici said the anniversary marked an incredible milestone for the school.
“It was an amazing day. Everything went really well from the celebration in the church to the morning tea afterwards,” he said.
Students sang during the service and gave their full energy to activities.
“The kids’ participation today was phenomenal,” said Mr Bonnici.
“They enjoyed a sausage sizzle lunch and every child went home with a lolly bag and a commemorative cross to mark the occasion.”
Previous members of staff attended the celebrations including the first principal of the school, Sr Leonie Glennen.
Former principals Jeffrey Parker and Greg White also made an appearance.
“It’s a really nice community… it’s a place where people are eager to return to,” said Mr Bonnici.
According to the Holy Eucharist St Albans website, development commenced on the Holy Eucharist Parish in 1971.
The first mass was held a year later with approximately 200 people in attendance despite the building not being fully completed at the time.
In 1974, the beginnings of a parish school were taking form as the first Catholic school in the area.
On April 19, 1975 the school was officially opened by the Sisters of Mercy with the support of the Holy Eucharist Parish.
