Buderim Mountain State School will celebrate it’s 150th anniversary in June with past students coming ‘home’ from throughout the country to join present students for the celebrations.
BMSS Principal Neil Jenkins said the school was established in 1875 as Buderim Mountain Provisional School on a nearby site before moving to its present 6.06ha site in 1887 in the centre of town.
“Over the years the school has grown from just dozens of students and a single building to almost 1200 students and the large campus of buildings and facilities we have today.
BMSS P & C Operations Manager Rachel O’Brien said the P &C is planning a huge “Back to Buderim Mountain State School” celebration to showcase the school’s history.
“We want to provide current students and the community insight into what school days were like for the generations gone by,” Mrs O’Brien said.
“As part of that, with the generous support of the Buderim Foundation, we have commissioned local video production company Reflected Image PRoductions to produce a short documentary talking about the school days of generations of Buderim Mountain students.
“From how students got to school to classroom lessons, sports and activities, students have been sharing their memories of their ‘school days’ and we can’t wait to see the documentary which will be premiered as part of our celebrations.
Mrs O’Brien said the celebrations starting at 9am on Saturday 21st June would also include School Tours for past students and families, an opening ceremony including the unveiling of a new sculpture commemorating the milestone, and the opening of a time capsule which was buried as part of the schools 125th anniversary in 2000.
There will also be historical memorabilia display of photos and artifacts, as well as performances by the school’s musical groups and a special Roll Call of students past and present with morning tea available. There will be a finale event on Saturday afternoon/evening for all the family to enjoy.
“We are really looking forward to seeing everyone come together to celebrate so if Buderim Mountain State School is part of your history, or you know someone who attended, please let them know about the celebration.”
To find out more about Buderim Mountain State School and plans for the 150th Anniversary celebrations visit www.bmsspandc.org/150 and follow the School’s P & C Facebook page @buderimmountainpandc and the Facebook 150 celebrations event for updates. You can also email at 150@bmsspandc.org.
