Founded in 1774, Friends’ School will be celebrating its 250th anniversary in 2024-25.The Friends for Life foundation will connect the community of pupils, parents, Old Scholars, staff and supporters as the school honours its rich history and shapes an inspiring future..A series of exciting events have been planned for the year ahead, which will bring people together and allow everyone to look back with gratitude at the incredible legacy everyone connected to the school enjoys.
At a recent launch event Old Scholar Ian McElhinney shared tales from his time at Friends.
5. Friends' School celebrates 250th anniversary
Acclaimed actor and Old Scholar Ian McElhenney returned to Friends' to share stories of his time at the Lisburn school Photo: Aarom McCracken
6. Friends' School celebrates 250th anniversary
Past pupils, staff and friends enjoyed the exhibition to mark the start of Friends' School's 250th anniversary Photo: Aarom McCracken
7. Friends' School celebrates 250th anniversary
There were exhibits on display to showcase the 250 year history of Friends' School Lisburn Photo: Aarom McCracken
8. Friends' School celebrates 250th anniversary
Pupils and staff past and present came together to launch the 250th anniversary celebrations at Friends' School Lisburn Photo: Aarom McCracken