Past Edward School teacher and P&C Life member Wayne Bradley with former principal Adrian Parker (1977 - 1987) and former teacher Cliff Peachman (2006 - 2010).
Streams of past and present students, parents and staff passed through the gates at Edward Public School on Saturday to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary.
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A brief history of the school was shared by Wayne Bradley, after the Welcome to Country address from staff member Narelle Labib.
There were also addresses from principal Rhonda Blacker and Edward River Council Mayor Peta Betts, whose child attended the school.
Former principal and original staff member Adrian Parker (1977-1987) and 1972 Kindergarten teacher Binni Whittakers were invited to cut the 50th anniversary cake.
Visitors enjoyed renewing friendships and relieving precious memories, viewing extensive classroom displays and decade based photo slide shows, while sharing morning tea and a barbecue lunch.
Souvenir stubby holders and key rings were in demand, and many visitors purchased a Deniliquin brick for use in a special garden or building project to remember the occasion.
A highlight for many was retrieving their contribution to the 1997 time capsule.
Past students and Deniliquin High School bands entertained the crowd with fabulous musical entertainment, and Mr Parker was even encouraged to take part in an anniversary replay of the school fete favourite – the ‘Chook Wheel.’
A touching moment for the day was when the Bradley family made a special presentation to the school.
They had a signed jumper and background information of Todd Marshall framed and donated to the school during Saturday’s celebrations.
The gesture was to acknowledge Marshall’s involvement with the school and his achievements to date.
It was also to honour the memory of Mary and Robert Marshall, and the Marshall family’s long history with the school.
Marshall was notified of the special donation by the Bradley’s just prior to taking to the field with Port Adelaide Power against Collingwood at the MCG on Saturday.
Speaking to the Pastoral Times yesterday, the footballer said he was extremely grateful for the donation from the Bradley family, especially as it also paid tribute to his parents.
“Edward School was where I was able to meet all my childhood friends that I still have today,” he said.
“And I made a lot of memories there, in particular playing sport.
“I’m very appreciative for the gesture and I’m sure my whole family feels the same, it’s a great honour.”
Anthony, Noah and Tom Bradley made a touching gesture on behalf of the Bradley family, donating memorabilia paying tribute to Todd, Mary and Robert Marshall, and the Marshall family’s association with Edward.
Current staff member Teena Irwin.
Margaret Smith with an artwork created by her daughter Jackie Smith, whose production company Finucane & Smith played a role in the recent re-opening of the Deni Town Hall.
Former Kindy teacher Binni Whittakers and former principal Adrian Parker cut the anniversary cake.
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