Bryanston High School celebrates its 50th anniversary
BRYANSTON – Bryanston High School celebrated their 50th anniversary alongside several past head girls and boys on 26 January.
Sarah Koning
Pupils at Bryanston High School release balloons in celebration of the school's 50th birthday. Photo: Sarah Koning
Past head girls and head boys, friends of the school and schoolchildren gathered to celebrate Bryanston High School‘s 50th milestone on 26 January.
The ceremony began by singing the school hymn followed by a talk by Val Richards, Bryanston High School’s first head girl.
Richards, who was the head girl in 1968, said the school was not as well-established and steeped in tradition 50 years ago. “The school began with a struggling start because of a critical shortage of teachers,” said Richards.
She encouraged the current schoolchildren to share their talents and play their part in rescuing the earth’s natural resources, which were not of critical concern in 1968. She compared the school with an orchestra, where each player has a vital role to maintain harmony.
“Find courage, be brave, let your voice be heard and shine.”
Grade 11 girls enjoy cupcakes in celebration of Bryanston High School’s 50th birthday. Photo: Sarah KoningPrincipal of Bryanston High School John Skelton cuts the school’s 50th birthday cake. Photo: Sarah Koning
Towards the end of the ceremony, the school sang Happy Birthday and let off balloons to the applause of the crowd.
Principal John Skelton proceeded to cut the blue cake and schoolchildren were given cupcakes to enjoy in the sun.
Bryanston High School head boy of 2001 Chris Charlton socialises with head boy of 2005 Dean Crommelian. Photo: Sarah KoningBryanston High School celebrates their 50th anniversary this year. Photo: Sarah KoningBryanston High School principal John Skelton addresses the school at their 50th anniversary assembly. Photo: Sarah KoningBryanston High School children release balloons into the sky in celebration of their 50th birthday. Photo: Sarah KoningFirst head girl of Bryanston High School Val Richards inspires the current schoolchildren at their 50th birthday celebration. Photo: Sarah KoningKaylah Johnson, Leo Gomes and Shayaan Mohammed-Ali enjoy cupcakes at Bryanston High School’s birthday celebration. Photo: Sarah KoningSchoolchildren enjoy birthday cupcakes. Photo: Sarah KoningFirst head girl of Bryanston High School Val Richards inspires the current schoolchildren at their 50th birthday celebration. Photo: Sarah KoningBryanston High School head boy of 1973 John Liackman enjoys birthday cake with the head girl of 1973 Dawne Canning and her daughter, Gia Marais, head girl of 2000. Photo: Sarah Koning
