Tarrington’s history revived in visit

TARRINGTON Lutheran School Grade 5/6 students enjoyed learning about the area’s history as well as German culture when a descendant of the first teacher, Jan Schürmann (centre) visited recently. Standing with him are (from left) Harry Frichot, Liam Ferguson, Baxter Walkenhorst, Leni Robertson, Georgia Brown, and Daphne Brinkmann. Photo: LARA FITZPATRICK.

By Admin

February 21, 2024 | 6:00 PM

TARRINGTON Lutheran School (TLS) was recently delighted to welcome a special visitor, Mr Jan Schürmann to educate Grade 5 and 6 students on his ancestor, Clamor Wilhelm Schürmann.

C.W. Schürmann was the first teacher of Hochkirch/Tarrington school in 1853 and was also the founder of the St Michaels Lutheran Church (Tarrington) and Tabor church, as well as the first pastor of the congregations.