General News
9 July, 2024
Praise from past for the future
WEDDERBURN College has celebrated its 25th anniversary with a day of unveilings and announcements. Former principals, teachers, school council leaders and parents joined students to mark the formation of the college from the merger of Wedderburn...
WEDDERBURN College has celebrated its 25th anniversary with a day of unveilings and announcements.
Former principals, teachers, school council leaders and parents joined students to mark the formation of the college from the merger of Wedderburn Primary and Elementary Schools and Korong Vale Primary School.
The first school council president, John Murnane, spoke of the vision of the district for a full P12 college and the successful creation of the new school. He joined current president Carolyn Stephenson in cutting the silver jubilee cake.
Mike Hanrahan was among the former principals to return. Mr Hanrahan recalled the strong working relationship with Mr Murnane and other community leaders 25 years ago.
Mr Hanrahan, whose grand-daughter Sarah Turnbull is now a member of the school council and with great-grandchildren becoming the fourth generation of the family to be associated with Wedderburn College, presented a commemorative plate from the former elementary school to the college’s memorabilia collection.
Ripon MP Martha Haylett and Education Department regional director Anne Cunniff congratulated the college on its achievements. Plaques recognising Wedderburn receiving gold accreditation under the school-wide positive behaviour support program were unveiled along. The Aboriginal mural designed by Tobie Cameron, welcome to country and school motto plaques were unveiled during celebrations.
Principal Danny Forrest also announced plans to celebration 160 years of education in Wedderburn in 2025.