Bunbury school nears centenary milestone

Today marks the 99-year anniversary of South Bunbury Primary School.

On May 10, 1913 the foundation stone was laid at the school on Prosser Street.

Ninety-nine years on, the stone still remains at what was the original building at the school.

From one classroom, the school has grown to accommodate about 300 students and is one of the oldest schools in the South West.

Principal Ian Harvey said it was fantastic to see the historic parts of the school still intact.

‘‘We’ve got two parts to the school, there are the buildings that were made in 1913 and the newer part that was built in 1948,’’ Mr Harvey said.

‘‘Since then we’ve continued to grow but it’s great that the oldest building still remains and it really shows the historic significance of the school.’’

Mr Harvey said generations of Bunbury residents had attended the school and had fond memories from their time there.

‘‘Unlike a lot of other schools in the South West, our school has remained in the same location,’’ he said.

‘‘A lot of people who are long-term Bunbury residents went to school here and their children and grandchildren have done the same.’’

Mr Harvey said a copy of the South Western Times from the day laid below the stone and they would be hoping to do the same for the 100th year.

Year 6 student Hannah Mitchell said she was excited to be a part of the graduating class for the school’s centenary next year.