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Our school was officially opened on Friday, 23 April in 1960 and all are invited to come together this year to celebrate its 50th year.
Friday, 23 April 2010
1.30 – 2.35 p.m. ... School Hall, Oakwood Street Entrance.
All past students, staff and their families are invited to join the
current students, staff and school community to celebrate this
important milestone.
Our very special guests will include the Foundation Students – those who commenced in 1960.
Roll Call – the Principal will call the roll for the Class of 1960.
Guest speakers from each of the decades will provide us with a snapshot of life at YSHS.
Multimedia presentation 1960 and Now
Current students will showcase their choral talents.
An extensive display depicting the past 50 years of YSHS.
Relive your school days with the vast memorabilia display – you will think you are back in the classroom again when you
- See your grey tunic and green check blouse on display;
- re-discover that old history or typing textbook;
- take a moment to remember our school mates who are no longer with us at our Remembrance Wall;
- view a fantastic collection of old school ties and hat bands;
- put names to the faces in the hundreds of photos;
- and celebrate the love that students found at YSHS at Sweethearts Corner.
Purchase a reminder of your day at YSHS with a selection of
commemorative Sirromet wines; glasses; coffee mugs and an outstanding
and comprehensive book celebrating our 50 years.
Saturday 24 April 2010
10.00 – 3.00 pm ... Yeronga SHS is all yours!!
Take a tour of the school and relive your memories from classrooms
past. There will a room set up for each of the past 50 years – you are
bound to bump into someone you know.
- Official opening of our celebrations will take place at 11.00 am in the school Hall.
- A variety of food and drinks will be available throughout the day as well as the commemorative merchandise.
7.00 pm – Late .... What’s a 50th birthday without a party!
Venue: Sports Centre, Yeronga SHS
Cost: $30.00 per person (drinks not included)
Great food, drink, entertainment and conversation
Great Food: A fantastic local restaurant will provide hot and cold canapés
Great Drink: A bar will provide alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Great Entertainment: One Night Only!!
THE THIRD HOUR will be performing just for us.
Past students from the late 60s may recall the band that played at the ’68 Speech Night .... well – they’re back!
John Lamb Rhythm Guitar/Bass
Lee Adams Keyboards
John Williams Drums
Bruce Woodham Vocals
Barry Collins Lead Guitar/Vocals
The Third Hour will perform a selection of music from the 60s &
70s including the Beatles, Beach Boys, Bee Gees, Van Morrison,
Easybeats, Eric Clapton, Animals
Saturday Night Fever lives again ... professional DJ and past student
Kevin Grannum will provide a great mix of music through the decades.
Your contributions are most welcome to ensure that we have a fantastic couple of days celebrating this milestone.
Ways you can help....
Are we able to borrow your old school books; trophies; medals;
certificates; etc.? We will even come to you to collect. Please
contact Gay Riley on
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or 3423 0602 or 0402
485 922
Would you like to honour a family member or friend who attended YSHS
who has passed away? Please contact Debbie Willett on
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or 3711 9590
Have you got old school photos? We would dearly love to have more
– particularly from the 70s, 80s, 90s. If you are able to loan us
your photos please contact Susan Edwards on 3249 1400.
Are you able to help out with ANYTHING – there are lots of little
bits and pieces that need to come together to make this a great
celebration + any contributions for Sweethearts Corner. Please contact
Michelle Mills on
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or 0402 273 882.
Hope to see you there!
Michelle Mills
Alumni Manager
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