25 SEPTEMBER 2019 | ISSUE 434 | FREE
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Fay McLeod and Edna James of Nagambie both attended Nagambie Primary School in the 1950’s. At the time, Fay was Fay Lyons and Edna was Edna Hurren. Fay began there in 1949 and Edna five years later. They spoke often about holding a reunion and attended one about 30 years ago. But they felt that it was time to do it now, for those like themselves who are now over 50 - 80 years old. So they chose 14 September as the reunion date. Over 130 came along to the special day and the weather was kind to them,
with spring sunshine and a clear blue sky all day.
1945-65 REUNION After a short ceremony at the flagpole, Mr Rob French, current Nagambie PS principal (for 12 years) welcomed everyone to the school and Reunion co-ordinator Edna James spoke to the reunion folk after him. Edna said “How amazing it is to have so many here to share this day. Earlier this year, Fay Mcleod (Lyons) came to me, and asked if I would help her organise a reunion
of students who attended the nagambie primary School; and today has evolved from there. We have been overwhelmed with the response and support we received, not only from our ex students, but St Joseph’s ex students, family, friends, and love it or hate it, Facebook; and through Facebook, Lost Nagambie. With over 1000 members it made spreading the word so much easier. Thanks to Gaye Bond. Also thanks to the school students helping out here today and to Elaine
Lodding for donating the prize for the raffle to be drawn today. We all seemed to love our time at nagambie Primary School and today we honour it with our presence. Have a wonderful day.” Thank you.” And they all did. After some short tours of the school all enjoyed lunch at the Nagambie Rowing Club and after that visited the Nagambie Museum in town before heading for home well satisfied with meeting old mates and reminiscing over the old school days. Pictures on page 2.