The party took place on Friday, May 5 ahead of the historic main event on Saturday.
5. Coronation party
Derryhale Primary School principal, Kelly Gardiner managed to convince her husband, Drew to man the barbeque at the school coronation party on Friday. PT18-207. Photo: Tony Hendron
6. Coronation party
Some of the people who attended the coronation party at Derryhale Primary School on Friday afternoon. PT18-205. Photo: Tony Hendron
7. Coronation party
Enjoying the fun at the Derryhale Primary School Coronation Party on Friday are the Gaston Family including from left, dad, Robbie, Pippa (5), Joe (9), Logan (7) and mum Cheryl. PT18-202. Photo: Tony Hendron
8. Coronation party
Mayor of ABC Council, Councillor Paul Greenfield and chairman of the Board of Governors Mr Gareth Wilson helped the staff and children bury a time capsule and plant a new cherry blossom tree to mark the coronation. The tree was donated to the school by the Rankin Family and the brass plaque, hand made by Matthew Henderson, was also donated to the school PT18-210. Photo: Tony Hendron