CELEBRATING 90 Years CLASS OF 1976 – FORTY YEAR REUNION Over the Founders’ Day weekend, seven members of the class of 1976 attended their forty year reunion at Canberra Girls Grammar School. The group began their reunion with the just-launched Heritage Walk around the School starting at the iconic Boarding House. Those who had not been back to visit the School for a while were pleasantly surprised by the changes that have taken place since their time at CGGS. However, there were still familiarities that took the women down memory lane, prompting many stories throughout the duration of the walk. The tour was followed by an afternoon tea with Principal, Anne Coutts, who gave the ‘Class of ‘76’ an update on what events were taking place at the School in its ninetieth year. We look forward to seeing the class of 1976 at their next reunion. Laura Bullock ALUMNI AND EVENTS MANAGER
CLASS OF 1975 – FORTY YEAR REUNION An elite group of ‘Class of ‘75’ (seven in all) met at the school as part of the 90th Anniversary celebrations in May. Unfortunately, we had trouble finding contacts, and quite a few of those whom we did manage to contact were unable to make it to Canberra. It was nevertheless a great catch-up and a fascinating trip down memory lane, even though very little of the School was recognisable (to that of the 1970s). There were lots of tales from the Boarding House which provoked vivid memories of the dormitories with six beds abreast. Of fascination was the wonderful painting hanging in pride of place in the School which we are credited with donating. This fact created a few giggles because none of us could recall having made such a wonderful donation!
Fortunately, the event sparked another gathering in Sydney of about twenty women from our year and as a result, our contact list is growing. Hopefully, by the next reunion we will have the whole year – please let the School know if you wish to be included. Many thanks to the School for the opportunity to visit, the fascinating tour and to Principal, Anne Coutts, for her warm welcome. Sue Jennings (1975)
Top: Class of 1976 – Forty year reunion. Above: Class of 1975 – Forty year reunion.
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