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Memorabilia for Sale at all events
Please pre order to ensure you do not
miss out.
1. Digital history of Aldgate School
by local historian Jan Polkinghorne
and current school students.
DVD $10 per copy
Number Required.........................
2. Coffee Mugs $10 ea
Number Required.........................
3. Glasses $10 ea
Number Required.........................
4. Peramangk Culture and Rock Art
in the Mt Lofty Ranges of SA by
Robin Coles
Number Required.........................
To facilitate planning, adequate
parking, seating, food and drink
for all sessions it is vital we have
accurate numbers of those
planning to attend.
Program of Events
Aldgate Primary School Centenary
24th ,25th, 26th October 2014
Please fill out the attached form
and return. If parking is an issue
shuttle buses will run from
various other venues. We would
also ask that as many people as
possible car pool or walk if you
live close by or have friends who
will allow you to park at their
house. Further information by
email or Face book.
Over flow parking is available at
the bus stop on Mt Barker Rd on
the left as you go towards
Bridgewater. If needed call
0414 724602 if you need a ride
from this location to the school on
Saturday.
PLEASE NOTE
Friday 24th October celebrations at new
school site Fairview Rd
Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th at old school
site 54 Strathalbyn Rd
Bookings are essential for catering
Friday 24th October
4:30-6pm: Fairview Rd Site
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Self guided tours of the school, hosted by
parents and children.
Display in school gym
6pm Brief speeches celebrating centenary.
Music by school children and choir.
6:30- 9pm Spit roast dinner around campfires
(BOOKINGS CLOSE Friday 10th October)
Saturday 25th October
2:00pm to 6pm Old School Site
• Displays of photos, memorabilia
• Old games (marbles, knuckle bones,
skittles, hoops, skipping) to try
• Copy books ,dip pens and ink to try
• What are You Doing Now + Students of
Recognition Boards to fill in
• Find your name in the old records
• Year photos with class mates
• Tour the old school grounds
• Display of Aboriginal art and artefacts
Robin Coles ‘ Peramangk Culture and Rock
Art in the Mt Lofty Ranges of SA’ ( Gold
coin donation entry + books for sale)
Not only is 2014 the centenary of Aldgate
School but it also marks 100 years since
the last aboriginal celebration occurred in
the district.
Saturday 25th October Old School
6:00PM – 7:00 pm informal BBQ/ salad tea at Village
Well Complex (BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL)
7:30PM Formal evening presentation featuring the
history of the school prior to 1978:• Welcome to Country - Isabelle Campbell, the
Peramangk custodian
• Commemorative Aboriginal Dance
• Official Opening
• Symbolic roll call and saluting of the flag
• Memoirs by former staff and students
• Digital presentation of early school history
• Supper
Please bring a plate of supper to share. Tea/coffee
provided. Drinks available for purchase.
Sunday 26th October
10am Centenary Celebration Church Service
The Village Well Complex- Aldgate Church of Christnow adjoins the old school and is current custodian of
the former school building and headmaster’s house.
This church formed when Stirling Church of Christ and
Aldgate Valley Churches of Christ amalgamated to
purchase the former TAFE site. Many former
students at Aldgate Primary were also members of
one or other of these churches. Anyone is welcome to
attend the morning service at 10am.
1PM – 3PM Continued informal gathering at old
school site to catch up with former school friends.
Program as for Saturday afternoon and café again
open.
ALDGATE PRIMARY SCHOOL CENTENARY
October 24th, 25th, 26th 2014
Please return to:
Jan Polkinghorne:
Unit 121, 2 Hutchinson St, Mt Barker. 5251
Or
[email protected]
Name :
Former Name if applicable:
Years Attended
Aldgate Primary
Email:
Phone:
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Friday 24th Evening
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Sunday 26th
Church Service
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Sunday 26th
Afternoon
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Roast Meals
Saturday 25th
Afternoon
Saturday 25th
Evening
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Vegetarian Meal
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