WHOROULY Primary School will celebrate its 150th anniversary this week, starting with a school-hours celebration on Wednesday followed by a community event on Saturday.

School principal Pauline McPherson said the school celebrations, coinciding with the exact opening of the school in 1874, will comprise a birthday party then a ‘talent quest’ series of performances by students.

At 10am this Saturday the school will mark the anniversary with a tree planting and the unveiling of commemorative pavers and artwork.

Ms McPherson said the tree is planned to be planted by the school’s two youngest students and one of Whorouly’s oldest residents.

The artwork was created by school students from grades three to six depicting the school in 1874, 1999 and today.

Following the ceremony attendees are welcome to tour the school, view historical records, photos and student and parent reflections of their time at Whorouly Primary School.

That evening past students, teachers and families are invited to dinner at a local function centre.

Ms McPherson has worked at the school ongoing since 1991 and as a principal for the past seven years.

She estimated 14 of their 27 students are the children of former students.