Amersham and Chalfonts Together January February 2023

COMMUNITY NEWS
Amersham
primary
school appeal
for photos
and memories
St Mary’s CofE Primary School, Amersham
has launched an appeal to former pupils,
staff, governors and the wider community
for old photographs, memorabilia and
memories as part of their exciting year of
celebration and fundraising to mark the
school’s 150th anniversary.
Submissions will then form part of a planned
exhibition to be curated by Amersham
Museum and hosted in the town next summer.
Memories will also be included as part of
a special commemorative souvenir book
currently being written.
Launching the appeal, Chair of Governors
Jacqui Rouse said: “The special moments we
have at school stay with us forever, we hope
lots of former St. Mary’s pupils, teachers,
governors or anyone else with memories of
the last 150 years of the school will now share
them with us.
“Photos, school reports, certificates and any
other memorabilia will help us to capture the
story of our school for future generations to
look back on with fondness.”
Over the next twelve months, staff and pupils
will reflect on the school’s history through the
curriculum and special events. They have also
committed to an ambitious fundraising target
of £150,000 for the year to help the school
achieve its sustainable vision.
All submissions can be sent to the
school at the following e-mail address:
estaite@stmarysce.bucks.sch.uk
The Sesquicentennial celebrations began
in October with staff and pupils creating
a human mosaic of ‘150’ on the school’s
Rectory Meadow.
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