A CELEBRATION of a ‘lovely’ former headteacher’s life has taken place at a Rugby primary school.
Crescent School celebrated the life of former headmistress Christine Barrett at its Founder’s Day Assembly.
Mrs Barrett, who passed away recently, began teaching at the school in 1965 and was headmistress from 1972 until her retirement in 1992.
The school welcomed Mrs Barrett’s daughter and former pupil Isabel Barnes to the assembly, as well as Foundation Principal Ed Hester, Clerk to the Trustees and former pupil Eddie Tolcher, and Foundation Trustee Sally Rosser.
During the assembly, Headmaster Joe Thackway reflected on the long history of the school which has just marked its 77th birthday, and the incredible contribution that Mrs Barrett made – including overseeing the school’s pivotal move from its original site in Horton Crescent to its current site in Bawnmore Road.
Year 6 pupils shared extracts from Mrs Barrett’s memories of the school’s early history. Dressed in original school uniform, they spoke about the experiences of the early pupils at the school’s original site.
Current staff member and former pupil Sally Dowling spoke of her memories of Mrs Barrett, adding: “I remember her as firm but very fair. She was a lovely lady that everyone really respected.”
After the assembly, Mrs Barnes was invited to officially open the new heritage area that has just been created at the school.
The space includes a timeline of key milestones and former headteachers, as well as old photos, paintings and memorabilia which is all proving fascinating for current pupils.
Visit www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/publications-crescent to download a free copy of the second edition of A History of Crescent School, which was produced last year.
Visit https://connect.princethorpe.co.uk/shop to request a printed copy.
