On June 26, 1884, the first stone was laid for the Public Primary School on Hogeweg. This was certainly a significant event in the development of Zandvoort. Many dignitaries were present, including the last Lord of the Manor of Zandvoort, Adriaan Christian Jacques de Favauge, who was married to Barnaart’s daughter. His 11-year-old son, Romain “Reindert” Henri Theodor David de Favauge, was given the honor of performing this ceremony. Symbolically, a small silver trowel with an ivory handle was presented to commemorate the laying of the stone. The stone itself also bears a detailed inscription.

On July 4, 1984—by which time the school had already served as a police station for years—the stone was removed to make way for a new police station following the demolition of the entire building. This task was carried out by Chief of Police Henry Menkhorst and former police officer Stouthamer. Reindert’s stone had remained in place for 100 years.

He is rightfully remembered for several other achievements. In 1908 and 1920, he was a member of the Olympic team in the clay pigeon shooting event. He passed away in 1949 in Bloemendaal.

Both the trowel and the foundation stone are part of the Zandvoorts Museum collection.