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History milestone The Narre Warren and District Family History Group celebrated 35 years of keeping local history alive on Saturday and members were delighted that foundation member Val Holland was able to join them for the milestone. Unfortunately foundation president Lorraine Taylor, at whose home the first meeting was held in May 1989, could not attend due to injuries from a recent fall. Story page 2 Narre Warren and District Family History Group president Jane Rivett-Carnac (left) and vicepresident Fay McCoubrie (right) with foundation member Val Holland at the group’s 35th birthday party on Saturday. Picture: GARY SISSONS
Formality at a cost By Cameron Lucadou-Wells, Ethan Benedicto Parents are ringing alarm bells over the cost of Year 12 graduation ceremonies, amid a worsening cost-of-living crisis. A disgruntled parent reached out to Star News regarding their child’s Year 12 expenses, specifically the $160 on valedictory dinner tickets. The parent, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed concern over the fact that it would cost a small fortune for a family of five to attend the valedictorian dinner at Nossal
coming Year 12 formal at Malvern Town Hall will be priced at $120 a head. The rising cost-of-living is a central concern, and is acknowledged not just by the parent but also by Lyndhurst Secondary College principal Eloise Haynes, who said that a growing number of families were feeling the pressure of rising costs. “We as a school see this with increasing requests for support for uniform, students and families needing additional support with essentials such as food,” she said. Continued page 4
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Ticket limits were set to a maximum of five per family, with all members, including children, required to pay the full amount. The parent wanted to shine some light on the “lack of care by taxpayer-funded schools”, adding that “this is a big day for all kids and families”. Nossal school administration has also reached out to parents and families who expressed concern over the pricing, giving them a platform to liaise the amount. Looking at similar events for seniors this year, Narre Warren South P-12 College’s up-
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High School. “Families who can’t afford this expensive meal are not allowed to attend only for the event,” they said. The official Nossal High School valedictory graduation dinner announcement stated that ticket prices included a three-course meal, soft drinks and would cover presentations and entertainment. To be held at Pullman Melbourne Albert Park in November, the event itself is optional and is not compulsory for graduation.