Shropshire Star

Teachers in stocks and singalongs at school's 50th birthday party

Pupils learned about 50 years of history as their school celebrated a special anniversary.

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School head Zillah Cope in the stocks with children

Longlands Community Primary School in Market Drayton held a street party 50 years after it was founded with all of the school years getting involved, as well as teachers who braved a soaking with sponges.

Assistant head Sarah Morris said: “Each class created decorations for the event which adorned the playground and the kitchen put on a tasty spread. Children, parents and past pupils all had a fantastic time, sharing memories and playing games.

“Current staff were put in the stocks for a thorough soaking before singing happy birthday and eating birthday cake. It was great to see so many members of Longlands, past and present, celebrating together.”