Montville School set to celebrate 125th year with lavish high tea

Current Montville State School staff dressed in period costume at Razorback House. Photo: Simon Lutkin  0434 908 805.

Montville State School was founded in 1896 and will celebrate its 125th birthday at its newly renovated Razorback House with a high tea tomorrow (September 16) from 11am.  

A massive $7000 of prizes from local businesses will be up for grabs at the inaugural high tea which will be a significant fundraisers for the school.

Organisers are promoting a ‘cocktail’ dress code encouraging ladies to don their best hats and fascinators. 

The event is also a celebration of the recent restoration of old school house, Razorback House, which is the oldest building in Montville. 

A time capsule will be buried by students. “Apparently there are three other time capsules buried at the school, but they can’t be found,” a spokesperson said. “This one will be well marked!”

A 125 year history book will be on display as well as historic photos and displays concerning school and community history.

Commemorative Montville State School mugs by a local potter will be for sale. 

With the introduction of the Prep year in 2006 Montville State School offers quality education for Prep to Year 6 for about 100 students.