Thursday, August 29, 2024

Issue:

Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Clare State School Prepares For 75th Anniversary Celebrations

Clare State School is gearing up for its 75th Anniversary Celebrations, scheduled for 28 and 29 March 2025. Excitement is building as the school plans a series of events to commemorate this significant milestone.

The celebrations will kick off on Friday, 28 March, with the school open for self-guided tours from midday to 4pm. In the evening, there will be a Meet and Greet at the Clare Sports and Recreation Club, providing an opportunity for past students, staff, and community members to reconnect.

The festivities will continue Saturday, 29 March, with a morning fete at the school grounds. Mid-morning, guided tours of the school will be available, offering a glimpse into the school’s history and evolution. One of the highlights of the day will be the opening of the time capsule from 2000 to 2025, revealing memories and messages from the past 25 years. The day will conclude with a formal dinner at the Clare Sports and Recreation Club, featuring a roll call to honour those who have been part of the school’s journey.

Clare State School principal, Mr. Troy Patti, expressed the school’s enthusiasm for the upcoming celebrations. “We are particularly interested in hearing from any first-day students or their relatives,” he said. The school is eager to connect with past students of all ages who are interested in sharing their memories or attending the event.

Mr. Patti highlighted the community’s anticipation for the event, expressing hope for strong support from past students, staff, families, and the broader community. “We are keen to contact as many past staff and students as possible to create a display showing where they are now and sharing their memories of their time at Clare State School,” he said. Additionally, the school seeks to identify families with three generations of attendees to honour them with a monument.

As the anniversary approaches, Clare State School invites everyone to join in the celebrations and help make this a memorable event.

WHAT: 75th Anniversary Celebrations
WHERE: Clare State School
WHEN: 28 - 29 March 2025

Where it all began – Clare Stater School in 1952

In other news