Woy Woy High 50-year reunion

A "Woy Woy High reunion" was held to celebrate of 50 years of education at Woy Woy campus of Brisbane Water Secondary College was held on Saturday, August 4.

Hundreds of people from as far as Longreach, Queensland, and from Victoria attended the reunion.

Visitors included ex-teachers, retired canteen supervisors, students and three ex-principals, including the 83-year-old Mr Thornycroft.

"The sunny winter weather was conducive to a day of catching up," said publicity officer Ms Lynelle Elliott.

Campus tours were held thoughout the day by the newly-appointed campus principal Mr David Allomes.

"All were impressed by the updated facilities and grounds," said Ms Elliott.

"Positive comments were made regarding the expertise and casual ease of David himself.

"Some of the highlights of the day were the memorabilia display in the library, sausage sizzle, raffle and souvenir stand, manned by some current P and C members and a book and cake stall held by our current SRC.

"Refreshments available included morning tea made and served by our hospitality students, supported by their head teach Ms Marker.

"The newly-refurbished canteen was open, on display and serviced as usual by a band of smiling volunteers, canteen supervisors and P and C members."

The grounds were festooned with balloons supplied by the school's uniform supplier.

Later, a reunion dinner was attended by 60 guests at the Everglades Country Club.

Media release, 15 Aug 2012

Lynelle Elliott, BWSC P and C