SAVE THE DATES!
Friday 1ST & Saturday 2ND SEPTEMBER 2023
50 YEAR REUNION
ALDRIDGE STATE HIGH SCHOOL
Year 8 Class of 1973
50 Year Reunion
Come celebrate our significant milestone of reaching 50 years since we began
Year 8 at Aldridge State High in 1973.
This will be a great opportunity to reconnect, reminisce and catch-up on the last five decades.
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In 1973 Aldridge High School opened the classroom doors for about 340 students,
the majority of students being male as all male students had to attend Aldridge High
unless they attended the Brothers Catholic School.
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To help us make this a great reunion we need your help.
If you are in contact with anyone from your Year 8 class please let them know about this reunion.
We are looking for any photos you may have from your early high school years
(not that we carried a camera or phone around with us in those days).
These can be snap shots of you and your classmates on an excursion, playing sport
or just in the school grounds and of course any class photos.
As there were no official class photos taken in Year 8 we are looking for any class photos
you may have. We have managed to find eight of the nine class photos that past students
have provided, which we think were taken by their form teacher at the time.
The class photos we have are displayed in the Photo Gallery section.
If you can identify yourself or anyone else in the photo's please send us an email
with the details of the location and who is in the photo.
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We would love for you to share a memory or a short story from your school days
at Aldridge High as we are wanting to create a "Memory Book".
Please forward your memory or short story to us via email.
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Reunion Activities
Come celebrate our significant milestone of reaching 50 years since we began Year 8 at Aldridge State High in 1973.
This will be a great opportunity to reconnect,
reminisce and catch-up on the last five decades.
School Fete
Friday 1 September 2023
5 - 9 pm
The school oval will come alive​ with excitement as the school hosts their much-anticipated fete.
There's something for everyone as they have planned an array of activities that are sure to delight all ages.
Get ready for live entertainment, amusement rides, plenty of activities for the kids, souvenirs, food vans, market stalls plus much more.
And for those who love to reminisce, the memorabilia and photo displays in the school hall will take you on a journey through the past five decades.
The school extends a warm invitation to all past students and staff, from every era, to come and be part of this monumental milestone in Aldridge State High School's history.
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When: Friday
Date: 1st September 2023
Time: 5 - 9 pm
Where: Aldridge High School Grounds
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Meet & Greet
Saturday 2 September 2023
10 am - 2 pm
Aldridge High welcomes you back to explore the school.
Visit the hall memorabilia display which is open to the general public, and past students.
For the esteemed alumni of the Class of 73, the school have a special treat - dedicated school tour, giving you the chance to revisit the hallowed halls where our journey began.
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From 10 am: The school's Assembly Hall will be open to view displays, photos and memorabilia celebrating "50 Years of Aldridge".
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Approx. 11 am: 'Welcome' by Principle Mr David Burns
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This will be followed by guided tours of the school. A wonderful opportunity to see the changes to the infrastructure and the current educational programs.
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When: Saturday
Date: 2nd September 2023
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Where: Aldridge High School
'Class of 73' Reunion
Saturday Night - 2 September 2023
5 - 10 pm
Let the party begin!
Join your past classmates for a night of fun and memories in the making.
An informal gathering at the Brolga Theatre Auditorium.
The night is open to all 1973 students and partners.
Cost per person: $25 per person
The cost is per person. If you intend to bring your partner, please include their details with payment.
The cost will assist with the payment of the venue hire, decorating, cake and other incidentals.
RSVP and payment is required to attend.
Once you have registered we will send an email with payment details.
*Light meal options and a bar will be operational on the night for you to purchase from.
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When: Saturday night
Date: 2nd September 2023
Time: From 5 - 10 pm
Where: Brolga Theatre Auditorium
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Contact Us
*Please share the details of the reunion with anyone that you attended
Aldridge High School with in Year 8.
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To express your interest in contributing or attending the reunion
or would just like to be kept informed of what is happening,
please complete the contact request details below so we can
provide any news and updates about the reunion.
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Or you can contact us directly by email: firststudents1973AldridgeHigh@gmail.com
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