CLASS OF 1995 – 20 YEAR REUNION On Saturday, 7 November, the class of 1995 had their 20 year reunion. The huge turnout was a lovely reminder that after 20 years we continue to treasure our time at Canberra Girls Grammar, the friendships we forged and the experiences we had altogether. A huge number of us attended the school tour – apparently one of the largest ever – with friends and old classmates travelling across town, from interstate and around the world to be there. Like all ‘old’ girls, we were amazed at just how far the school has come in 20 years and what amazing facilities it offers. A special thanks must go to Mr Kent for his formidable tour of the school! It has to be said we were as noisy on Saturday as we were in science class 20 years ago, so thank you for your enduring patience and as always, good humour! We also wish to thank Ms Coutts for sharing her time with us on Saturday. It was inspiring to hear what the school has achieved and what it continues to strive towards. But perhaps most significant of all was realising that the supportive and empowering culture we experienced as students 20 years ago, continues to grow and embolden those lucky enough to be attending Canberra Girls Grammar today. So thank you, on behalf of the class of 1995, for inviting us back to remember what a great time we had and what a fortunate experience it was to attend Canberra Girls Grammar School. A special thanks to Sasha Hardcastle (nee Nimmo) who shared her story in-absentia about her ongoing battle with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, raising awareness of this severe illness and a dire lack of funding for research. (See http://emerge.org.au for more info.) Lastly, a nod to our treasured friends and classmates Patricia White and Sophie MacKinnell – gone too soon, but forever in our hearts. Class of 1995 – 20 year reunion
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Above: Skye Higgs, Kirsten Norton (nee Marsh), Leigh Anderson and Carla Webb (nee Adami)
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