September June, 2017 CONTACT
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
CONTACT— MARCH, 2018 Centenary Edition
Matamata College Centenary a Huge Success
tion Lynette has first hand experience of Matamata College as a student and parent. Lynette also served on our Board of Trustees, including two terms as Board Chair. Lynette’s contribution to our school has been immense. It is down to her leadership and commitment that the Centenary celebration became a reality and I thank her.
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Working closely with her committee and event coordinator, Darlene Thomas from Little Red Marketing, the team can now draw a breath, reflect, and be very proud of a job well done.
Lynette Stanley Speaks at Centenary Opening A big thank you to the Chair of our Centenary Committee, the fabulous Lynette Stanley, who together with Event Co-ordinator Darlene Thomas and their amazing committee worked with diligence, flair and enthusiasm, giving up so much of their time and energy to pull this Centenary celebration together. Thanks to their collective efforts this truly was a celebration to remember. Throughout the weekend, participants were able to reflect on days gone by, the decades of milestones and achievements of past and present students, and more importantly reconnect, retell stories and celebrate lifelong friendships made in this school. Like most involved in the Centenary organisa-
I would also like to acknowledge and thank the rest of the strong Centenary Committee team: Sheelah Lamb (Alumni Coordinator) Lynne Jobe Ruth Oldershaw Maria Gage Tim Hampton Colin Kemplen Justine Crabb Bruce Warrender Alison Andresen Debbie Nowell Pip Simpkin Keith Earl Melissa Allen Adrian Joe Andrew Kilham Estelle Claassen Rangi Douglas The event would not have been possible without the tremendous support we received from sponsors and the wider Matamata community. (Please see page 3 of this newsletter to see the businesses who sponsored the celebration). Thanks also to the many community volunteers who gave up their time to contribute to this very successful event. Local service groups Kiwanis, Lions, Community Patrol, Rotary and individuals all pitched in, going above and beyond in support of the school.
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Students Step Up for Centenary Centenary Photos
Centenary Sponsors
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Centenary Photos Key Dates
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