Neighbouring schools The Giles Nursery and Infants' School and Giles Junior School in Stevenage celebrated their 50th anniversaries on Saturday.

The Comet: A fair at the nursery and infants' school proved popularA fair at the nursery and infants' school proved popular (Image: ©2021 Danny Loo Photography - all rights reserved+44 7880551692)

Rouane Mendel, head of the nursery and infants', said: "A free fair for pupils was well-attended. Children enjoyed a bouncy castle and popcorn and cotton candy. Over 1,000 prizes were won at our stalls.

The Comet: There was a wide range of stalls, with plenty of prizes up for grabsThere was a wide range of stalls, with plenty of prizes up for grabs (Image: ©2021 Danny Loo Photography - all rights reserved +44 7880551692)

"Former staff were invited to view the school and share a cream tea.

The Comet: Unlimited free candy floss was one of the highlightsUnlimited free candy floss was one of the highlights (Image: ©2021 Danny Loo Photography - all rights reserved +44 7880551692)

"It was a tremendous community event enjoyed by all."

The Comet: Hoopla was a firm favouriteHoopla was a firm favourite (Image: Danny Loo)

Visitors to the juniors enjoyed a history display and school tour. Deputy head Louise Jones said: "It was a lovely afternoon. It was great to see so many people who have been associated with the school in different capacities over the past 50 years, and to hear everyone reminiscing and looking at old photographs.

The Comet: Former Giles Junior School pupils reunitedFormer Giles Junior School pupils reunited (Image: ©2021 Danny Loo Photography - all rights reserved+44 7880551692)

"We had three children who ran tours of the school, and have had fantastic feedback on how confident and articulate they were."

The Comet: Former Giles Junior School teacher Mary Hadall with her husband and former governor Bill HadallFormer Giles Junior School teacher Mary Hadall with her husband and former governor Bill Hadall (Image: ©2021 Danny Loo Photography - all rights reserved+44 7880551692)

The Comet: Headteacher of The Giles Nursery and Infants' School, Rouane Mendel (third from left), with members of the parent-teacher association, dressed as hippies in recognition of the school's 1970s rootsHeadteacher of The Giles Nursery and Infants' School, Rouane Mendel (third from left), with members of the parent-teacher association, dressed as hippies in recognition of the school's 1970s roots (Image: Jo Moran)

The Comet: Ball in a Bucket was a challenging taskBall in a Bucket was a challenging task (Image: ©2021 Danny Loo Photography - all rights reserved +44 7880551692)

The Comet: The coconut shy was among the traditional stallsThe coconut shy was among the traditional stalls (Image: ©2021 Danny Loo Photography - all rights reserved+44 7880551692)

The Comet: Trying out his crazy golf skillsTrying out his crazy golf skills (Image: ©2021 Danny Loo Photography - all rights reserved +44 7880551692)

The Comet: Visitors enjoyed reminiscing as they looked at history displaysVisitors enjoyed reminiscing as they looked at history displays (Image: ©2021 Danny Loo Photography - all rights reserved +44 7880551692)