Fishcross Primary School will hold an event to celebrate its 150th anniversary this Thursday.
It first opened on September 6, 1875 before being extended in the early 90s, and pupils have been learning all about the institution’s history over the course of this academic year.
Teacher Jennifer Pearcy said: “There are quite a few families where lots of generations have come to the school.
“What we found out was that not all the children came to the school full-time, and quite often they would be working in the afternoon down the mines.
“When it was first built the toilets were outside, and it was an open fire that heated the classrooms. Compare that today when children are using AI tools, there are a lot of fascinating stories that they have enjoyed hearing.”
This week’s assembly will see current students and staff joined by those who previously played a role at the school.
Those going along are asked to arrive at around 3.15pm to take in displays of artifacts and speeches from the P7s.
Mrs Pearcy added: “My class have been receiving ‘mysterious letters from the past’, giving them little challenges such as learning playground games they had years ago.
“They enjoyed sharing them with the other children.”
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