Glebe Primary School in Kenton celebrated its 90th anniversary by taking students and staff back to the 1930s.
The event saw the entire school dressed in period-appropriate clothing and participating in activities typical of the era, such as chalkboard exercises, rote learning of times tables, and skipping games.
A special assembly focused on the school’s history, including logbooks from 1934, the year the school first opened. The day highlighted the legacy of Glebe Primary School and its significance to the local community.
In the afternoon, former staff, governors, students, and their families attended an exhibition showcasing historical items, including attendance registers, photographs, and newspaper clippings. Alumni from the school’s early years reunited, some after decades, sharing memories and reconnecting.
Headteacher Sash Hamidi said, “It was an amazing day where children experienced 1930s-style education, and some even preferred it, which was a surprise! Meeting former staff, governors, students, and families was such a privilege. Hearing their stories about why Glebe was special to them made us all feel proud to be part of the Glebe legacy.”
For more information about Glebe Primary School and its 90th anniversary celebrations, follow them on Instagram and X @gloriousglebe, or visit their website at www.glebeharrow.sch.uk.
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