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COMING EVENTS
Do you live in or near Brisbane? We are bringing a Sundowner to you! Join us for a drink or two, some nibbles and catch up with other past students from the south-east. BRISBANE REUNION
Saturday 9 November 5.30pm Hiker Brewing, 2/65 Manilla St, East Brisbane RSVP by 4 November Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/CU XHF 2025 EVENTS
Friday 31 January 12.50pm Back to School BBQ for the Class of 2024, followed by Year 12 Dux & Subject Prize Ceremony. 2025 REUNION DATES
Friday 1 August: • Class of 2020 5-year reunion 5.30pm; • Sundowner by the Lagoon 6-9pm Saturday 2 August: • School Tour 10am • Reunion Lunch 12pm Sunday 3 August: • Church Service at St James’ Cathedral (time tba) WALL OF HONOUR
Do you know a past student who has done something worth recognition by the school? See page 2 for the PSA’s new initiative to honour past students for their achievements. PSA President Mr Tom Porter Telephone (07) 4722 2000 thomas.porter@cathedral.qld.edu.au
FROM THE PSA PRESIDENT
Thank you to everyone who attended the reunion weekend celebrations this year. It was fantastic to connect with lots of past students, some of whom have not returned to the school for many years. Our Foundation Day speaker this year was Kerry Richards, a boarder from Richmond, from the Class of 1986. Her speech captivated the audience by telling stories about her time at the school, her successful business ‘Merino Country’, her personal sporting challenges and her morning tea with Prince Philip. The Lagoon Dash was then held, with the excitement of the whole school cheering the runners around the lagoon. The current students won the Bragging Rights Trophy, but I would like to sincerely thank Emma Gelling (2004), Jarrah Pearce (2019), Josh Nalder (2022) and Patxi Phillips (2019) who made a fantastic effort as the Past Students’ team. The Sundowner by the Lagoon was a lovely evening organized by the PSA, the P&F, and the School. About 60 people attended, mostly past students, and there was great food and entertainment, and good times shared. A large group attended morning tea, a school tour, and a relaxed lunch in the dining hall on Saturday. Several past students also attended the church service at St James Cathedral on St James’ Day. It was a lovely weekend for all who attended. To make reunions more accessible to our southern friends, we are hosting a reunion ‘Sundowner’ in Brisbane on 9 November this year. I hope you can join me and our new School Principal, Luke Baills, for a casual drink, some nibbles and a chat – see details and booking link in side panel. It will be wonderful to connect with you on your own turf. TOM PORTER | PSA PRESIDENT CLASS OF 2007 tom.porter@cathedral.qld.edu.au
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