Our Lady of Pity RC Primary School celebrates ‘momentous’ 60th anniversary

Our Lady of Pity RC Primary School, Greasby, has celebrated its 60th anniversary with a special school-wide mass and picnic.

On Wednesday, 18 September, the 60th anniversary celebrations began with a mass held at Our Lady of Pity RC Church, led by Fr Mike Lester.

The mass invited the whole school community, including representatives from the Diocese of Shrewsbury and Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust – the trust of which the school is proudly part of – to join together to honour and celebrate 60 incredible years of Our Lady of Pity.

Back at the school, children from across each year group headed to the school’s picturesque grounds to enjoy a picnic in the sunshine.

To mark the momentous occasion, the school used a drone to capture a heart-warming photograph of all pupils, where they spelt out ‘OLOP 60’.

Mila, a Year 6 pupil, said: “We all enjoyed a picnic outside in the sun, the food was really tasty! Having a drone take our picture was pretty cool too and it was really good to try and make the letters big!”

At the end of the school day, Our Lady of Pity opened its doors to past colleagues, governors, and friends of the school for a special tour.

Attendees enjoyed some light refreshments, and a walk around the school’s stunning grounds while reminiscing on their time and experience at Our Lady of Pity.

Cath McGowan, teacher at Our Lady of Pity from 1970-2000, was in attendance at the celebrations and commented on the lovely day. She said: “The 60th anniversary at OLOP was a perfect opportunity to catch up with colleagues and friends who are still around!

“Memories of dedicated colleagues, loads of laughs, chalk blackboards and good old netball and rounders. We were made to feel very welcomed and valued and the cake was delicious. OLOP – long may she reign!”

Head of school at Our Lady of Pity RC Primary School, Mrs Kathryn Dunne, said: “We have had an incredible day celebrating 60 years of Our Lady of Pity RC Primary School.

“Across our school’s long history, we have been a small part of our children’s educational journey. As a Catholic school, we are committed to our mission to ‘do everything with love’ and this is echoed in events and celebrations like this, where the whole school community comes together for a joyous occasion.”

Situated in the village of Greasby, the school has been a longstanding pillar of the community and has supported local organisations and individuals through charity work and community partnerships.

Our Lady of Pity RC Primary School is part of Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust.