Northbury Park Secondary School celebrates 40 years
Northbury Park Secondary School will be celebrating its Fortieth Anniversary this year. As part of the celebrations the school will be engaging in a number of activities that will reflect the transformation of the school over the four decades.
The keys to the school were handed to the acting principal, E. L. Abraham on 13 July 1984. The first group of pupils arrived at the school on 27 July 1984 from the neighbouring Kharina Secondary, Raisethorpe Secondary, Silver Heights Secondary, Springhaven Primary and Deccan Road Primary schools. The original enrolment on the first day was 415 pupils with 11 teachers and the acting principal. The school was initially named Northdale Secondary School Number 4.
Thousands of pupils that have passed through our doors have made significant contributions to our local community. Many more have also had an influential impact on the global stage. We aim to honour all those who have experienced the intellectual, cultural and holistic development associated with Northbury Park Secondary School. All those individuals who can proudly attest to this iconic institution being their Alma Mater, as well as all other interested parties, are welcome to join us as we engage in activities and functions that will bring back fond memories.
The following events have been earmarked for this year:
· Social Braai/potjie and Picnic: Saturday
January 27
· Movie Night: Saturday February 17 · Flea market : April/may
· Cultural Evening : May/june
· Comedy Evening : June/july
· Gala Dinner : July
More events have also been planned and are still being organised. The date, time and venue for each event will be confirmed. All past pupils as well as concerned and enthusiastic stakeholders are welcome to join us in the above events. We are also looking forward to associating with individuals who want to be part of the organisation and planning of the events. We hope to see all Northburians at these events.
For further details contact: Kamal Sewnandan (deputy principal and event coordinator): 072 092 5944: kamalsewnandan@yahoo.com: northburypark@yahoo. com.