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Arthur Chapman

Lakemba Public School were treated to a real life history lesson when 94-year-old Arthur Chapman returned to the school to tell them a few tales. The school held a special assembly and morning tea in honour of Mr Chapman, Dux of the school in 1925, and his long time friend Jackie Thomson. His many stories and memories of school life at Lakemba amazed students and teachers. A student at Lakemba from 1922 until 1925, Mr Chapman had the students' full attention as he told of days when he didn't have a radio or television and came to school in bare feet. He said it was a wonderful day and I didn't expect such a kind welcome. School Education Director Diane Dunn said: "It was a privilege to meet Arthur and share his very fond memories of this school. It is wonderful to think that after all these years Lakemba Public School still holds such a special place in his heart." School principal Laraine Rylance said Arthur was a great example to students. "He displayed the deep influence that school, teachers and learning has on a child," she said. Lakemba student leaders said: "Mr Chapman was an amazing man and a wonderful example of our history. His stories were amazing, especially about his years at Lakemba."

Mr Chapman's family kindly donated the dux medal which Mr Chapman recieved in 1925. The medal now hangs proudly in the school office area.

 

 

THE ACTIVE AFTER-SCHOOL COMMUNITIES PROGRAM

The program has been at Lakemba Public School since first term for an hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays and includes such activities as soccer, cricket and skipping for about 30 children. (Please click here to read more of the article that appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald)

 

 

NAN TIEN TEMPLE VISIT

As part of the school's Interfaith Project, students from Stage 2 & 3 have visited the Nan Tien Temple at Wollongong this year.  An article about the Stage 2 visit appeared in the Torch Newspaper.  You can read the article online here.

(This photograph appeared with the article)

 

 

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