To celebrate this milestone the school is inviting all current and past students, teachers and residents to join the fun.

The school has issued an open invitation to all former and current students, teachers, principals, staff members, residents and the wider Manning community to attend on Saturday September 3 at 10am to be part of a special ceremony in conjunction with the Back to Mount George events.

To commemorate the milestone the fundraising committee is offering families and individuals the opportunity to order a personalised paver.

The pavers will be incorporated into an historical walk at the entrance of the school.

"Purchasing a personalised paver is a great way to be remembered as part of the greater Mount George community's rich history and all profits will go towards the students," said principal Peter Falla.

The unveiling of the engraved pavers' historical walk will be a part of the special ceremony.

If you have a story to share about the Mount George Community or you would like to buy a paver you can email the school at mtgeorge-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au.

By Peter Falla

IN 1988, when Mick Jones was in year two and Katrina in year one, the school secretary moved to Queensland. 

Jan Murray, the school principal, sent a desperate message home asking if any of the parents could type. 

Next morning, Wendy Jones walked up the school path and announced to Miss Murray that she could type.

Little did she know that she was beginning a 25 year career. 

The youngest of the Jones' family, Steve, started school in 1989 allowing Wendy the privilege of watching her children grow and develop while working. 

During the day she often had to pop into their classrooms to see the principal or the teacher. 

Observing the interaction between teachers and students reinforced her belief that small schools definitely provide a very special educational experience. Wendy watched her children perform at Eisteddfods at the Manning Entertainment Centre and sing outside shopping centres for Education Week. In 1992, the then principal, Barry Chamberlain, organised a Canberra excursion. 

He decided that if parents came it would help allay costs. 

So, Wendy and Trevor went on the excursion to Canberra with quite a few other parents. 

What a great holiday they all had. 

Wendy commented that it was funny watching the parents jump up after a meal to help clear the tables and get told to sit back down by the principal. Apparently doing the chores in the kitchen was part of the childrens' camp experience. 

Wendy's three children have now grown up and have families of their own. 

Wendy's daughter Katrina has followed in her footsteps. 

During high school Katrina returned to do work experience at Mount George in the classrooms. After finishing Year 12 at Wingham High School she worked in childcare, hospitality and financial sectors. 

Katrina commenced her first paid casual days at Mount George 16 years ago. 

During her time at Mount George, Katrina has held varied roles including working as a cleaner, teachers' aide and her current position as the school administrative manager. 

Katrina's son, Caillen Brown started Kindergarten in 2015 at Mount George and is thriving in a happy supportive educational environment. 

Caillen's favourite days at school include Thursdays when the kitchen garden program is running and Wednesdays when he joins in guitar or singing lessons. 

It's a source of great pleasure to Wendy that she can now go down and visit the school to watch her grandson develop into an independent young boy.