Berea Primary celebrates milestone birthday
The special assembly was followed by performances by the learners who contributed to the celebration with their exceptional talents.
THE atmosphere at Berea Primary School was charged with jubilation on Monday, August 2, as its centenary birthday celebrations commenced.
The special assembly was followed by performances by the learners who contributed to the celebration with their exceptional talents.
At the assembly, principal, Bridget Williams, who has been with the school for 40 years, spoke to learners in different groups of eight about the history of Berea Primary.
“The school is celebrating its centenary, 100 years of awesome education. This school started on August 2, 1921, in a building opposite the school which is now the education department offices. We are now in this beautiful school but we still hold the same traditions, values and integrities close to our hearts,” said Williams.
She said celebrating 100 years is difficult to express in words, but added that they have looked forward to this significant celebration for many years. On their 50th birthday, the school was opened for the first time when they moved from the previous building.
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“There is so much celebration involved in a 100 years of tradition. We have seen curriculums come and go, and we have seen the demographics of the school change over the years. We have embraced change, but we have kept our old values and traditions,” she said.
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