The Headland school opened on June 7, 1971, and has marked the occasion with a special mass, cake and balloons. We thought we would join in the celebrations by looking back at just some of the pictures we have taken at the school over the years.

1. All smiles in the captain's cabin
Sitting on a chest in the Captains Cabin of HMS Trincomalee in 2014 are St Bega's Primary school pupils (left to right) Katie Wanley, Robyn Allard and Charley McGuire. Photo: hm

2. Juniors in the jungle area
The St Bega's jungle area got the spotlight in this 2007 photo. Photo: FLR

3. Ole to the 2013 memories
St Bega's teachers Lauren Relton (left) and Jane Dolphin with Year 1 and 2 pupils in Spanish dress in 2013. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: hm

4. Top class in 2008
The school cricket team pictured 13 years ago. Recognise anyone? Photo: LH
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