A QUARTER of a century after moving to a new school three young men have grown from science pupils to successful science TEACHERS.

The trio were among the first class to move into the High School section of Deane School when it opened in 1970.

And after developing an interest in the now-famed school farm, the three went on to head science departments at different schools throughout the country.

Recently the trio joined 300 former pupils who attended a 70s disco in the school hall to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the opening of Deane School, organised by parents and staff.

One former pupil, Tina Cousen, flew in from Holland where she now lives, to join the party and catch up with school chums from years ago.

But the most memorable reunion was between former pupils Christopher Batemen, Alan Wight and Richard Foster and rural science head Fred Tyldesley, the only original member of staff left at the school.

Mr Tyldesley went on to build one of the best school farms in the country at Deane and was delighted to find out the three pupils from his first class are now successful science teachers in their own right.

Mr Tyldesley said: "It was a fantastic night. Demand for tickets was so great we could have sold the tickets twice over.

"It was a really happy event and wonderful to see everyone catching up after all these years.

"I was very proud that these three young men from my original rural studies class have gone on to become science teachers and do so well." Deane School celebrated its Silver Jubilee , and teachers, ex-pupils and friends came from all parts of the UK to join in the fun.

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