Happy Birthday Blackwood High School!
Blackwood High School celebrates its 50th birthday this year. It opened in February 1961 with 221 children, Headmaster, Mr Arthur Burfield and 10 staff members. Temporary timber buildings were the only facilities and sporting activities had to be held in the Belair Park.
In 2011 the school community are celebrating 50 years of achievements, history and friendships associated with the school. It will be an opportunity to reflect on the past but also a time to look forward and plan for the future.
Major Events
Gala Garden Party
Sunday 27 March from 1.30 to 4.30 pm
In the BankSA Marquee next to the Visual Art Centre
You are invited to attend this special event. It will be an opportunity for previous students and teachers of the school to chat about old times, rekindle friendships and celebrate 50 years of Blackwood High School. Food, wine and entertainment will be provided. The time capsule will be opened and a large Memory Lane display will be available. A Silent Auction will be held. You will be placed at tables with others of your years of attending the school or you could arrange a table of friends yourself. You can book at the school or online at www.trybooking.com The cost is $45 per head.
Rock, Roll and Relive
Sunday 10 April from 11.00 am to 4.00 pm
On the front lawns of the school
This is an open event with live music played by old scholars, dance, stalls, children's activities, demonstrations and food. With a theme of the sixties, this will be a great fun day. Memory Lane will be on display and the time capsule will be sealed. A lottery will be held.
Register Now
Old Scholars and Former Staff
We would like to contact as many of our alumni as possible. The more old scholars and staff we can spread the word to, the more special we can make our celebrations. Please complete the attached Registration Form and return it to the school. The registration form can be downloaded from here.
Decade Coordinators are busy trying to contact previous scholars of the school. They are the person to get in touch with if you wish to be placed on the old scholar's database to be kept informed of upcoming events.
Name |
Years |
Phone Numbers |
|
Lauren Sickerdick |
2000 to 2010 |
0400 275 646 |
|
Ann-Marie Simes |
1990 to 1999 |
8278 2880/ |
|
Jenny Pearce |
1980 to 1989 |
0414 370 284 |
|
Peter Alexandrou |
1970 to 1979 |
8278 5122(w)/ |
|
Kathy Summerton |
1961 to 1969 |
8344 1970 |
Alternatively please contact the 50th Birthday Manager:
Christopher Daw, on 8278 7526 or 0421 059 456 or email him at thedaws@adam.com.au
Memory Lane
The school history will be highlighted via a Memory Lane which will display memorabilia, photos, magazines, articles and uniforms from every decade. If you have any items that you are willing to share please contact Christopher Daw, the 50th Birthday Manager or the appropriate Decade Coordinator (see section above for contact details).
Calling all Musicians and Dancers
For each of the major events, music and dance will be performed. Already many old scholars have enthusiastically registered to perform. There will be constant performances during the Rock, Roll and Relive, culminating in a Big Band Bash.
Tony Strutton, former Head of the Arts, will be managing the extravaganza. If you would like to be in the show, please contact Tony at adstrutton@adam.com.au or on 0427 536 070 or get in touch with Christopher Daw.
Volunteers Needed
Do you have a few hours a week to spare or can you assist with a one off small task? We would appreciate any involvement that you may be able to have. Some examples of tasks that we require help with are:
- - Other student's information - Please forward any information on ex-students that you may have. If you can provide us with an email address, postal address, or telephone number then we will follow up on all leads.
- - Memory Lane - We wish to create a memory lane where old memorabilia and photos will be displayed. Are you available to assist with the retrieval of items, sorting through memorabilia and displaying such items into a decade group of interest to you? This could also include pulling out relevant photos and articles from the school archives that would be of interest.
- - Slideshow/Powerpoint displays – Do you have a flair for and enjoy displaying information in a creative manner?
- - Volunteers on the day of events - Many hands make light work. We require lots of helpers to set up, staff stalls and clear up on the day of major events.
If you are interested in any of the above roles or would like to discuss other possibilities please feel free to give Christopher Daw or your Decade Coordinator an e-mail or phone call.
Memorabilia and Birthday Wines
Special mementos of the school have been prepared for the event. They are available for purchase for $10 each from the school and consist of:
- - Calendars showcasing the wonderful photography of Senior Students. This is an 18 month calendar
- - Coffee Mugs with the school logo
- - Wine Glasses etched with the school logo
- - Luggage Tags embossed with the school logo
All memorabilia can be ordered on the attached order forms.