Birkby Junior School marks 100th anniversary

Jun 18 2010 by Barry Gibson, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

Birkby Junior School marks 100th anniversary

A HUDDERSFIELD school has marked its centenary.

Pupils and teachers held a series of events to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone at Birkby Infant and Nursery School.

Mick Kirby-Geddes created a set of centenary gates for the playground to mark the anniversary. The gates, which were designed by the pupils, include rainbows, butterflies and smiling faces.

The school also had a Victorian theme day to celebrate the centenary, with teachers wearing period dress.

The whole school took part in a celebration in the playground which included singing, dancing, music and a mass balloon launch.