CELEBRATING 100 YEARS
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School in Mundingburra is celebrating its centenary this year by looking at the school’s rich history and sharing memories from past students and teachers.
Much has changed since the school opened its doors in 1917.
The school started out as St Anne’s Church of England Girls’ School, operated by the Sisters of the Society of the Sacred Advent.
After evacuation during World War II, and relocation from the city to Mundingburra in the late 1950s, the school sadly farewelled its founding Sisters in 1978.
Soon after, it became coeducational and changed its name and since then has evolved into the modern independent Anglican school that it is today.
Now the school starts the year with its largest ever cohort of Year 12 students.
When the school opened in 1917, there was a total enrolment of 71 students, just over half the number in the 100th Year 12 cohort.
The Cathedral School Principal, Ian Gamack, said he was excited about this year.
“We have many celebrations planned to mark our centenary, and we are looking forward to sharing these with our past and present students, staff and families,” Mr Gamack said.
“Not all schools reach this amazing milestone, particularly ones that have had the fascinating history of our school.”
More information about The Cathedral School’s Centenary celebrations can be found on the website www. cathedral. qld. edu. au/ centenary.