Since 1849, Clarence Town Public School has welcomed generations of students through its doors. To honour this history, school students on Friday 28th June staged a horse ride to school, reflecting the mode of transport many past students and staff would have used prior to the advent of motor vehicles.
The students on horseback rode past several historic landmark buildings that still stand in Grey Street including the Courthouse Museum, School of Arts Hall along with the former post office and butcher’s buildings. However, the sight of horse riders along the streets is not unusual for this rural town, as some locals even now often ride their horses to school!
Official celebrations for commemorating 175 years of continuous public education at Clarence Town Public School will culminate during Term 3. Community and alumni are all invited to attend the official assembly on Friday 13th September at the school, with gates open from 8.30am. The day will include a smoking ceremony, unveiling of the engraved paver’s and a presentation assembly, concluding with a cake cutting and morning tea.
Afterwards, Join us at Glen William PS for a picnic lunch at 11am, followed by a community celebration at noon, a formal ceremony at 1pm, and afternoon tea at 2pm.
The evening will be topped off with Clarence Town P&C’s ‘Back to School’ trivia night fundraiser at the Bowling Club from 5.30pm. Community and alumni are invited for a fun-filled evening of trivia, games and prizes, in support of our growing local school. Bring your friends and family for a night of friendly competition and laughter. Tickets available via Eventbrite.
To round off the weekend, Clarence Town Progress Association are hosting a community day and street parade from 10am on Saturday 14th September. Alumni are welcome to march alongside our school cohort and enjoy the festivities celebrating 175 years of education.
Head to the Clarence Town Public School P&C Facebook page to stay updated with the latest details.
