Old school fun

May 16, 2025 BY Edwina Williams

Bacchus Marsh Primary School 175 celebrations

Former assistant principal Chris Brown embodied the first headmaster of BMPS, Henry Ball throughout the day, running an activity in the history classroom. Photos: EDWINA WILLIAMS

Bacchus Marsh Primary School No.28, Victoria’s oldest operating state school, turned 175 this week. Staff and pupils dressed up in 1850s costumes for a day of celebrations, old-style games and activities.

Photos: EDWINA WILLIAMS.

Grade 6 pupil Logan was focused to practice his cursive writing in the history room.

School captains Jack, Mitchell, Courtney, Avery and Lilly.

Grade 2 pupils Archer, Hannah and Alaska.

Grade 1 pupil Mason enjoyed the old-style games.

Grade 5 student Vera plays hopscotch.

Kitchen garden teacher Kym Raft and numeracy specialist Kelly Watson.

Grade 6 pupil Jesse dressed as first BMPS headmaster Henry Ball.

Performing arts teacher Corey Hall and pupils have a go at old barn-style dances.

Principal Melinda Williams and grade 5 teacher Cain Oliver.

'Happy Birthday' was sung and cake was shared at 2.45pm.