In 2003, the class of 1953, gathered together and reminisced about their memories of half a century before.
Such was the success of the occasion that they have decided to do it again.
Organiser and former pupil, Ken Duncan said: "It was tremendous success in 2003 and we raised money for two charities. We had a former classmate come from Kentucky and as a matter of fact she is coming again this year.
"We have managed to stay in touch with many of our old classmates, who have asked us to stage this year's event. In fact two of our former classmates visit our nursery teacher every week. She is Miss Audrey Miller who resides at Longfield Residential Home at Eglinton. At the last reunion, three of her former pupils visited her and presented her with a bouquet of flowers on behalf of her former pupils. She has a fantastic memory."
The original school, opened in 1810, was known as Creggan School. This school was demolished in 1908 and was replaced by Christ Church Schools at a cost of £1,200 and 10 shillings to erect and furnish.
The first extension to the school was built in 1953 to meet the increasing demand of the Protestant community moving into the new post-war housing estates at Creggan, Northland Road and Glen Road. The extension consisted of two classrooms, toilet accommodation and a meals servery.
In 1966, a second extension was completed. Envisioned by the then headmaster, Major Taylor, it was officially opened on June 15, 1967. Unfortunately, Major Taylor passed away in 1962 and did not see the completion of his work. Mr Ken Armstrong, was appointed Principal and remained so until the school closed in 1975.
Ken Duncan recalled his memories to the Sentinel: "I was born in Londonderry in 1939. At the age of five, I went to Christ Church Primary School in the Infirmary Road and was taught by Miss Miller.
Marvellous
"I progressed in the school and at the age of fourteen, I was in class seven under the Principal, Major T.R. Taylor. The school had a marvellous attendance record with pupils coming in from as far away as Sheriff's Mountain and bussed in from Donemana by Ulsterbus and the surrounding areas.
"There were no 4x4s or people carriers, or in fact many cars at all in those days, but they still made it to school, hail, rain or shine. Teachers that I remember, were of course Major Taylor, Ken Armstrong, Derek Clews and Bobby McGuire. They were very firm but fair and we learned a lot from them which helped us in later life."
In contrast to modern schools in terms of facilities and technology Ken related: "We did not have any electricity in the upper school and only gaslight and a boiler room beneath the school which supplied the hot water and heating. But, later the lower school was opened on the same site and this had modern and up to date facilities."
With this recollection, it is obvious that children buzzing around Christchurch School over 50 years ago would have been a familiar sight.Ken Duncan left Christchurch to go to work at the age of 14. In 1960 he left Londonderry and headed to London to further his career. He has lived there ever since.
He said: "This was before the 'Troubles' and when I visited the city in later years it had changed a lot, and I hope for the better."
Originally from Lewis Street in Rosemount, he recalled that the teachers doled out the "occasional slap, but only if we deserved it".
"I know many parents today are against it," he said, "but, I have to say it never did me any harm or any of my friends.
"In fact, I was brought up by my aunt and when I went home and told her I had got a slap she would ask what for, and when I told her I would get another for getting up to mischief.
"I think it gave us a strong sense of discipline and it really did us more good than harm. I have two grown up children and I had no problem if they got a wee slap at school."
Mr Duncan also outlined the very different examination system that existed in those days.
"When you were 14, you did an exam called the Londonderry Technical Examination. I did the mock exam but I left school at 14 and went straight into work. We all received a leaving certificate when we finished at Christchurch. I still have mine as I'm sure many people in the city still do," he said.
Ken also jovially recalled the very different teaching methodology that existed back then and recalled a greater reliance on mental agility than is seen within schools now.
"There were no calculators or adding machines back then. I remember Major Taylor had a thing called a banda machine which he used to compile sums and papers, it was similar to today's photocopiers. There was a great work ethic at Christchurch and we made some great achievements."
The other organiser of this year's and the 2003 reunion, Harry Robinson, a close friend Ken Duncan's, agreed with his assessment.
Hard work
"The school had a great belief in hard work, we all learnt the three R's meticulously, it gave is a good basic grounding.
"I loved my days at Christchurch and really enjoyed the company of my classmates. Ken was, of course, a great friend, also Arthur Thompson, Billy Hutchinson and Lexie Scott.
"I remember Lexie was from the country and had to get the bus into school; the bus came to the UTA depot on the Strand Road and the boys would walk up.
"The only thing disappointing about my school days was the sports. We didn't have an official football team but we had some good wee players. Ken Armstrong used to very kindly give up his Saturday mornings and we really appreciated it, which you could tell from the great turnout he got each week."
Harry Robinson hailed from Northland Drive during his time at Christchurch and recalled how Major Taylor intrigued them with tales from the war.
"I remember he told us fascinating stories about his time in the war when he was in a tank regiment. He would take the seniors out on Empire day and raised the Union flag.
"We had a great day on the Queen's Coronation - we left school for the day and went on the GNR to the Balmoral Showgrounds - it was a great day. Around the same time the Major knew he was going to be presented to the Queen, so he bought himself a new car.
"I also remember that he could not tolerate lateness in anyone else. Once, we all went out to get our photograph taken and the photographer was half an hour late, so we went back to class.
"When the photographer eventually turned up the Major refused to take us out of class and told the photographer to come back when he could turn up on time!"
This year's Christchurch Primary school reunion will take place next Saturday, June 13, at the Masonic Hall on Bishop Street at 6pm. It is sure that these and many other memories will be recounted.
Anyone wishing to attend should contact Ken Duncan in Essex on 02085990738 or by email at Ken.Jean@skhan.com, or Harry Robinson in Londonderry on 02871346182.