The school first opened in 1957 as Thirsk Grammar and Modern School with space for around 700 pupils - but today welcomes more than 1,000 young people from Thirsk and surrounding villages. Thirsk school (Image: ARCHIVE)Headteacher Emma Lambden said the school has been "far more than a place of learning" across the last seven decades. Thirsk School 50th anniversary in 2007 - Ryan Petfield shows off the emblem he designed. Balloon launch for 50th anniversary of Thirsk School in North Yorkshire. This was in 2007 (Image: ARCHIVE)Current students, families and residents from across the area are being encouraged to attend.