PARENTS at a south Essex school have revealed what life was like in the classrooms of yesteryear in new displays.

The King John School in Thundersley launched the displays across the school, and asked former students, parents and children to send in their photos Bosses were inundated with contributions, with photos provided from as far back as the 1960s at the school.

Dan Steel, headteacher, said: “I knew the school had a rich history when I joined as headteacher at the start of the year, but these images really blew me away.

“There are images from the Queen Mother’s visit in 1953 through to our dealings with the pandemic – but the most impactful ones are the images from the student perspective throughout the years.

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“It has shown to me how passionate the community is about The King John School and this is certainly reflected with our latest cohort. Thank you to everyone that submitted an image.”

The displays were installed across the school at the start of the month.

Dr Margaret Wilson, the CEO of the Zenith Trust, which manages the school, added: “The new displays have brought areas of the school to life.

“We’ve had some great feedback from students who think some of the older photos are magnificent. The history of King John is now on display for all to see around the school.”