Sherborne St John CE Primary School, built in 1850, celebrated its milestone with a special service of Celebration and Thanksgiving at St Andrew’s Church. Pupils participated by singing favourite songs from school worship sessions, while both current and former headteachers also contributed to the ceremony. (Image: Sherborne St John CE Primary School)Interim Diocesan education adviser, Lucy Chambers, presented a brief history of church schools. The day was filled with smiles, shared memories and happy reunions, encapsulating the family-like atmosphere of the village school. As one attendee remarked: "Being part of this village school is like being part of a family, and you never really leave it."