Five hundred people came together to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Mitchells Island Public School.
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Current staff, students and families were joined by past staff members and students, some travelling from as far as Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth to attend.
Current students dressed in period costume and performed songs and dances for the crowd, including an old time "heel n toe" dance and well as modern hip hop dancing.
Activities included face painting, Jaffa smash, lucky dips, pop the balloon, nerf target shooting, a jumping castle, photo booth, slushy machine, cake stall, barbecue and souvenir stand.
Classrooms were also open for display.
A time capsule from 1994 was dug up which included letters from the students to themselves, photographs, newspaper and a K-Mart catalogue.
The current students have buried a time capsule ready for 2044.
The honour of cutting the cake went to 89-year-old Robert Shoesmith, who is the oldest former student, and five-year-old Jade Ray, the youngest current student.
The cake was made by Ian Smith and decorated by Dianne Woollard.
Special guests included Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead, who presented the school with a Minister's Commendation Certificate for 150 years of service, and all current staff and students with a keyring memento.
Director of Educational Leadership for the Rural North Area Rick Clissold also attended, and read a letter from the secretary of the Department of Education, Mark Scott.
Mr Darcy Elborne represented the RSL sub-Branch and paid tribute to former students and staff who served.
The event was organised by the Sesquicentenary Committee of Ian Smith, Jess Booth, Rosie Croker, Jye Currie, Beryl Beeton, Christine Cowan, Michelle Wilson and Kayleen McCowan.
Mrs Beryl Beeton presented the school with a framed photograph on behalf of the committee.
Visitors have contacted the school principal, Michelle Wilson, to congratulate the school and organisers on a wonderful event.
"You, your staff and all the students are to be congratulated on putting together a classy, professional celebration that encapsulated 150 years history together with the flavour, tone and success of the regional education system in Australia," said John Henderson from Singleton, who is married to a former student of the school.
Robert Shoesmith thanked them for giving him the honour to cut the cake with Jade.
"This was one of the happiest times of my life and will keep this memory forever. I wish Jade many good years and happy times going forward.
"I was fortunate enough to attend the Mitchells Island Public School 150th celebrations. My years at your school hold many dear memories for me.
"To all of you involved, thank you for making it such a memorable day for so many people."
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