2025 marks a wonderful milestone in Clare State School’s history, and over the weekend, almost 500 members of the Burdekin community gathered together to celebrate the school’s 75th anniversary.
Despite the unfortunate weather conditions, Clare State School Principal, Troy Patti was beyond pleased with the weekend’s events, noting Saturday evening’s Twilight Feast & Timeless Talks was an occasion to remember.
“The weekend was very successful, especially considering the rainfall that we had experienced in the days prior,” shared Mr Patti.
A plethora of events were scheduled across the weekend including a nostalgic Roll Call led by Mrs McMullen, Meet and Greet, Friday Night Fete, and Time Capsule opening which were enjoyed by both past and present staff, students and members of the wider community.
“It was great to see past students and staff rekindling friendships from many moons ago,” Mr Patti recalled.
“We even had two students who enrolled in 1950 (the first year our school opened), John and Peter Shadforth, in attendance as well as our longest serving staff member, Mrs Maureen McMullen who is 95 years old and was a teacher at the school from 1955 – 1987.”
On Saturday evening around 300 guests enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Home Hill’s Burdekin Memorial Hall, where plenty of memories were shared alongside a beautiful anniversary cake which was cut by John and Peter Shadforth along with two current prep students, Coen Booth (a third-generation student) and Chad Brown.
“Hearing the many stories from the past staff and students was a highlight for all as well as everyone at the Memorial Hall being led by the current day students to sing our school song, “Let the Cane Fires Burn”,” Mr Patti added.
“The students stood on the stage and led everyone in singing the song.”
The 75th Anniversary of Clare State School will be remembered for years to come, and the momentous occasion was officially cemented into the school’s history with the unveiling of a magnificent monument listing the names of six families who have enrolled three generations at the school over the years.
“The response from the community has been very positive,” said Mr Patti.
“Huge congratulations are in order for the 75th anniversary committee, Parents and Citizens’ Association, school staff and community members who have all helped to make this a very successful event.”
“This has been a great event which has seen many members of the Clare community come together with each other and past residents.”
The beautiful anniversary cake was cut by John and Peter Shadforth along with two current prep students, Coen Booth (a third-generation student) and Chad Brown. Photo supplied
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