Three Generations Of Students

Newcastle Herald

Thursday June 5, 2008

By KIEREN COOPER, JOEY SIMPSON and BRAIDON EWING

THREE generations of one Salt Ash Public School family will attend the school's 125th anniversary celebrations in October this year.

A number of functions involving present and past students and staff, are being planned.

School captain Prue Upton, her mother Karen and grandmother Joy Anderson have all been educated at Salt Ash.

"A few weeks ago my nan showed me a few photos of the school," Prue said.

"She was school captain as well and so was my Auntie Narelle."

Prue said she was proud of the school and her family's history of leaders.

Since Prue's grandmother came to the school, Salt Ash has expanded from one classroom of 20 students to a modern facility that includes six buildings and about 100 students.

The school's longest-serving staff member Mrs Jan Hinchey said she felt special and lucky about her 14-year association with the school.

The school also has a great connection with the local rural fire brigade, which visits the schools for demonstrations and to give a hand.

© 2008 Newcastle Herald

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