Katie and Gemma were in good voice during the Anniversary celebrations at Carr Primary School.	Katie Bailey, Rachel Martin and Gemma Pollock singing together at the 75th Anniversary celebrations	Mrs Stevenson introduces the Nativity at Carr Primary School's 75th Anniversary celebrations.

THERE were special celebrations at Carr Primary School in December as the school marked its 75th Anniversary.

Ryan Fulerton as a 'Wise man' during the Nativity

Angelic Chelsea during the 75th Anniversary celebrations at Carr Primary School in December.

The Assembly Hall was overflowing into the corridor and computer suite as past and present pupils joined together to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the school on December 19.

The Principal Mr Hayes welcomed the parents and friends of children at present attending the school along with past pupils, teaching and auxiliary staff from yester years.

The school choir with their senior at Carr Primary School's 75th Anniversary cele- teacher Mrs Frances Greer, Guitar brations. Group under the guidance of teacher Mr N. McMaster, entertained everyone to beautiful music and singing. The Key Stage 1 pupils supervised by Mrs L. Stevenson, Reception/P1 teacher, acted out the Nativity Scene.

Scripture readings were read by Mr Harry Creighton past Principal, Mrs Ann Luke past Vice Principal, Mr Robert Glenn on behalf of the Board of Governors and Mr Mervyn Graham, a past pupil.

Rev. Kenneth Smyth, Chairman of the Board of Governors spoke on the life of 'Carr' and congratulated the children and teaching staff on a lovely performance. Pastor Richard Garnham brought the service to a close with prayer and afterwards Rev. Smyth helped the youngest pupil, Eboney Wade-Allen, to cut the Anniversary Cake which everyone then enjoyed with other light refreshments served by the parents. Mr John Campbell the oldest surviving pupil was delighted to be back in Carr and said it brought back lots of memories as he joined with others to view the old school photographs and roll books etc.

Since then the school have received letters from those who attended the morning thanking everyone for such a warm and friendly service and wishing the school every blessing for the future.

Ulster Star
22/02/2008