50th ANNIVERSARY OF NARBETHONG SCHOOL Sent: Monday, 30 January, 2012 2:38 PM From: "Margaret Macarthur" <doves1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Hello list members, Please refer all enquiries to the person in question below as I am only the messenger. Regards, Margaret Macarthur. 50th ANNIVERSARY OF NARBETHONG SCHOOL Narbethong School will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2013. The memories of past students and their parents are an important part of Narbethong's history. Past students and parents are invited to participate by contributing memories of their involvement with the school. All contributions will be collated and form a part of an archive that is to be established at the school and some information may be used in a future publication. Suggested format · Name of student/parent at Narbethong (include married/single name if appropriate) · Years that you were a student or involved with the school e.g. 1965-1970 · Significant memories or anecdotes If possible, please limit your contribution to 500 words. Due date 27 April 2012. Email your contribution to <narbethongis50reflections@xxxxxxxxxxxx> or post to Narbethong State Special School, 25 Salisbury Street Buranda, 4102 The following topics may help you in writing your contribution. · Life as a student during the school day · Life as a border at the Deaf School or living with Host parents · Significant school activities - concerts, picnics, school camps, Scouts, Guides and Brownies, excursions, fetes · School subjects - Home Economics, Manual Arts, Swimming Carnivals and Sports Days, Music · Significant people - teachers, teachers aides, volunteers (e.g. Mr Tunley, Mr Travis, Mr Hall) · Involvement in the Parents and Citizens Association, working bees at Coochie. · Humorous stories · Other topics If you have photos and other memorabilia you would like to donate to or share with the archival collection (e.g. class photos, school concerts and other activities, brochures, clippings), email the information to Heather Grainger at the email address above. <narbethongis50reflections@xxxxxxxxxxxx> ***