When I was teaching at Kuraby State School, I made friends with the staff. It was only a small school when I started there in 1990 but numbers grew each year. The administration clerk was Ann. She had been at the school for years and just about ran the school because the principal was a teaching principal when the numbers were small. In the early 2000 many of us were retiring but we kept in touch. You may remember the Birthday Bear lunches we used to have to keep in touch. We also went on holidays together. However, Covid put an end to all of that but we have kept in touch on line. Last week we were invited to Ann and George's 60th wedding anniversary. It was so much fun because beside friends and relatives there were past teachers from the 90's at Kuraby School. There were even some past students there as well.
It was a great celebration.
60 years of marriage is pretty impressive! Old friends, colleagues and students turning up for the function is even more impressive :)
ReplyDeleteSixty years! But they were already 23 when they married, so not a young marriage. I should remember but you and Bill must be close to that.
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed that they received so many congratulations from important people.
wow on the cards! Everyone looks so happy to see each other, a visit to the past and a look at the future you left behind with your students. glad you were able to attend. COVID shut down so many things that never came back
ReplyDeleteLovely get together to celebrate and nice photos too, Diane.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun party, it is nice to see your old students. I do remember the Birthday Bear party, they were fun posts. Take care, enjoy your day and happy 1st week of March.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking how remarkable 60 year of marriage is but in 4 years time we will reach that landmark too. I just hope we get a card from our king and queen too.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like Ann and George had a lot to celebrate, not only 60 years of marriage but a reunion of friends and students. The well wishes from various dignitaries was very impressing. It was also nice to see you and Bill celebrating with your friends.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful celebration, and to see all those old friends and colleagues, plus the students, that’s very touching that they would attend. Great photos Diane and lovely to see you and Bill, as always.
ReplyDeleteI love a good reunion!! And fun to receive so many cards from heads of State around the globe.
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Donna
How wonderful to celebrate together with your friends from faculty and staff and see some former students at the same time. Great memories, great people.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful celebration... lovely photographs.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Hi Diane! It's so lovely that everyone could gather for this wedding anniversary celebration. A great reunion and many fond memories from days gone by. Looks like everyone enjoyed themselves, and I am sure it is gratifying to visit with former students and see how they have prospered in life, with families of their own now.
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