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VE NEWS EDITION 44, OCTOBER 2013
McDonnell Creek School to Celebrate 100 Years October 19 2013 sees the celebration of McDonnell Creek State Schools’ 100th birthday. Since opening in 1913 the school has gone through three name changes, commencing with Macdonalds Creek State School before changing in 1915 to McDonnells Creek State School to conform with the spelling of the creek and railway station. In the 1990s it was modified to McDonnell Creek State School however the Department of Environment and Heritage were able to confirm that the area and school is named after Henry King MacDonnell from MacDonnell solicitors fame, and when officially recorded the ‘a’ had been left out. The school boasts a number of high profile students, the most famous being the late Tom Pyne who joined the school in 1940 and later become the Chairman of the Mulgrave Shire and later the Mayor of Cairns. The school is located 17 kilometres south of Gordonvale on the highway and is currently home to 24 Students from prep to year seven, including some from as far away as White Rock. These students are supported by 8 teachers and support staff. Saturday October 19th is the big day, commencing with markets in the morning from 8.30am and entertainment from local clubs and community organisations throughout the day. There will also be many photos and memorabilia on display. A book entitled Celebrating 100 years of Community Spirit will also be on sale during the day. This is a special event for McDonnell Creek State School and the local community and everyone is invited the help celebrate a wonderful achievement.
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