Published: July 24, 2007
Highbridge's King Alfred School celebrates its 50th anniversary

Over 200 former pupils and staff from Highbridge's King Alfred School gathered together to celebrate its 50th anniversary this week.

The school organised a special open evening on Thursday (July 19th) which included a nostalgic look back at its history and the publication of a 'memories book' featuring stories from former pupils and staff.

The school opened on its present site in 1957 and earlier this year appealed through Burnham-On-Sea.com for memories from anyone who had been associated with it.

During this week's celebrations, a time capsule containing a school uniform and other familiar school items was sealed and it will be buried later this year.

Our photos show (from top) First and present head boys and girls receive awards; Bob Lidgey with some of his GCSE year 10 students; a demonstration of 'Rock and Roll dancing; and (below) pupils with the time capsule. (Photos: Mike Lang)