General News
6 December, 2025
Celebrating 150 years of learning
MOONAMBEL Primary School celebrated its 150th birthday last week, welcoming former students, staff and community members back to the school to reflect on its long and proud history.
Principal Cameron Carter led the milestone event, acknowledging the deep community connection that has shaped the school for generations.
“I’m incredibly proud to have spent time at Moonambel Primary School and to be part of this wonderful community,” he said.
“One hundred and fifty years is an extraordinary milestone, one that everyone connected to this school should feel immensely proud of. This school holds countless memories and remains close to many people’s hearts, and to the community as well.”
School Council President Mark Summerfield paid tribute to the staff who continue to support the school’s future.
“We are very lucky to still have a school, with great principals and teachers spending the time to travel to be with us and to look after and teach our kids,” he said.
Mr Summerfield also shared his family’s long history with the school, recalling stories from his father’s days as a student, including the era of the strap, one teacher famously keeping three.
“It all depended on how bad you were which strap you actually got,” he said.
Member for Ripon, Martha Haylett, attended the celebration and presented the school with a certificate of appreciation recognising its 150 years of education.
To mark the occasion, the school unveiled a commemorative stone plaque, along with engraved student bricks representing the current student body, ensuring today’s learners become part of Moonambel’s living history.
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