St Wilfrid’s RC School in Monkgate held a 'come and see' celebration day, opening its doors to current and prospective parents and members of the local community.
Visitors had a guided tours of the nursery and the school, which originally opened in 1875 and is currently planning its 150th anniversary celebrations for next year.
The open day also included raffles and a celebratory lunchtime menu, goodie bags and a spectacular balloon arch in the school colours.
Head teacher Helen Keith, who was once a pupil at St Wilfrid’s, said opening the 23-place nursery is an important milestone and historic moment for the school.
“I wanted the whole school community to be involved because our nursery children all belong to the St Wilfrid’s family now,” she said.
“We had an excellent response to our invitation, with current parents and grandparents and mums and dads of pre-school-age children all coming to have a look around.”
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