and Children's Centre in Deptford, celebrates its centenary this
year.
Children laid a wreath for nursery founders, sisters Margaret and Rachel McMillan, at a memorial in the school grounds and recreated a photograph taken around the time the nursery opened.
Nursery staff have also planned tree-planting events, an exhibition on the history of the school, a new centenary path and a time capsule.
The nursery has retained much of its original 1914 design and layout, with classrooms known as 'shelters' built around a central outdoor play area.
Headteacher Theresa Lane said, 'The celebrations are a great opportunity to find out more about our school's history.' and about the role that the McMillan sisters played in developing early years education.
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