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Oct 2023
Celebrations mark Rossett School's 50th anniversary
Rossett School's first headteacher and former pupil Rachel Daly featured in celebrations to mark the Harrogate school's 50th anniversary.
Jack Kennerley, who is now 87, sent a video message of congratulations that was played during a whole school assembly at which two other former headteachers, John Whittle and Pat Hunter, were among the special guests.
Mr Kennerley attended later in the day to plant a commemorative tree.
He recalled how Rossett had been due to launch at the start of the school year, but he had refused to open because there were no blackboards, chairs or tables. The first day eventually took place on September 24, 1973.
Mr Kennerley plants a commemorative tree.
England footballer Rachel Daly, who left Rossett in 2010, also sent a video message of congratulations. She will be visiting in person on Thursday to unveil the 3G sports pitches renamed in her honour.
The day of celebration and reminiscences, which took place on Thursday last week, also included a retro lunch of chicken in a basket and 1970s fancy dress.
About 150 former pupils attended a party for former students and staff that rounded off the celebrations.
Current headteacher Tim Milburn, himself a former Rossett student, said:
Rossett recently joined the Red Kite Learning Trust.
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