The Grammar@Home weekend reunites classmates celebrating 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years since leaving Townsville Grammar School.
School reunions are held annually in the second Saturday of August. Reunions are held for those celebrating 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 (and more!) years since leaving Townsville Grammar School. Reunions are held on the same night to have a large celebration of reminiscing and chatting about the fun (and possibly mischief) you had while at school.
2013 Grammar @ Home - 125th Anniversary Reunion - Saturday, 10 August 2013
ALL Past Grammarians are invited to this special reunion to celebrate the School's 125th year.
The 2013 125th Anniversary Grammar@Home welcomes back ALL Past Grammarians, but especially the years 2003, 1993, 1983, 1973, 1963 and beyond back to Grammar. As it is the School's 125th anniversary, we are inviting ALL Past Grammarians to this special reunion.
School Tour
Saturday, 10 August, 2013 at 10.30am. Meet at Quadrangle, North Ward Campus.
45 Paxton Street, North Ward. QLD. 4810.
A full tour of the School will be held on the Saturday morning, 10 August 2013 at 10.30am, meeting in the Quadrangle. Official year level photographs will be taken followed by a complimentary morning tea. Photographs will be able to be purchased through the photographer's website.
Reunion Dinner
Saturday, 10 August 2013 at 6.30pm. Mercure Inn, Townsville
166 Woolcock St, Currajong QLD 4812
$75 per person
Please note: There will be a cash bar operating on the night and there are NO ATMs at the Mercure Inn. The closest ATM is at Castletown Shopping Centre (outside the centre).
Click here to book for the Reunion Dinner
If you are unable to pay online, please complete the registration form below and return it to the School - Kim Steele, 45 Paxton Street, North Ward. QLD. 4810. If you are paying by cheque, please complete the registration form below and return it to the School - Kim Steele, 45 Paxton Street, North Ward. QLD. 4810. Alternatively, please contact the School on (07) 4722 4900 or visit the North Ward Front Office to purchase tickets.
The dinner includes hors d'oeuvres, main and dessert with tea and coffee for after the meal.
Artist and Past Grammarian, Donna Gibb, will be painting a scene of Townsville Grammar School during the evening. Guests are invited to contribute to the painting or sign their name on the back. At the end of the evening, the painting will be auctioned. Donna has painted at events with many leading sporting stars and identities including Jamie Durie, Jessica Mauboy, Kevin Rudd, Campbell Newman, Dawn Fraser, Gai Waterhouse, Mal Meninga, Ricky Ponting and the Australian Cricket Team, and has also painted live on television for shows such as Sunrise, the Today Show. Read more about Donna on her website - http://donnagibbartist.com.au
The dress standard is smart casual.
Accommodation
Mercure Inn
The reunion dinner venue is the Mercure Inn Townsville. If you choose to stay at the Mercure Inn, Townsville Grammar School Reunion attendees will receive a discount on accommodation - please quote tgs100813 if booking online or mention that you will be attending the Townsville Grammar reunion if booking over the phone.
http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-1753-mercure-townsville/index.shtml
The Gulls Apartments
The Gulls Apartments is offering Past Grammarians the offer of $115/ night (normally $140) and $20 per extra person. Weekly rates are available on request with a discount to the corporate rate available to past students. The apartments are two bedroom and can sleep four adults or a family of five. Further information is available at www.thegulls.com.au
Book your flights now, as it is sure to be a fantastic weekend in Townsville.
To make your reunion a success, we need your help!
Through the years, many of your addresses are returned to sender, meaning we can no longer write to you to let you know about your reunion. Firstly, make sure your contact details are up-to-date in the Past Grammarians database by logging in to our new online community - login here . Secondly, if you are interested in helping to find your classmates, please contact Kim Steele (kim@tgs.qld.edu.au or 07 4722 4917). One of the best places to start looking is now Facebook.
If you are on Facebook, please join one of the following groups and encourage your friends from your year at school to do the same:
Reunion Event page (for all Past Grammarians) - http://www.facebook.com/events/400909726645146/
2003 http://www.facebook.com/groups/tgs2003/
1993 http://www.facebook.com/groups/392021077530108/
1983 http://www.facebook.com/groups/tgs1983/
1973 Please contact Janet McIntyre at newtyre@australia.edu
1963 WE NEED HELP, PLEASE CONTACT KIM STEELE!
Dates for the next few years are as follows:
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Year of reunion
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Year graduated
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Date of Reunion
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Venue
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Ticket Price
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2013
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2003, 1993, 1983, 1973, 1960s
and 1950s
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10 August 2013**
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Mercure Inn,
Townsville
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$75
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2014
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2004, 1994, 1984, 1974, 1960s
and 1950s
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9 August 2014
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TBA
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TBA
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2015
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2005, 1995, 1985, 1975, 1960s
and 1950s
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8 August 2015
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TBA
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TBA
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*** ALL Past Grammarians are invited to this special reunion to celebrate the School's 125th year.
Brisbane - Irish Club
For those unable to make the Townsville function, the Past Grammarians Association also runs a Brisbane function on the first Saturday of July each year. This function is a pay for your meal style function, no RSVP is necessary, simply come along and enjoy yourself.
The Brisbane reunion is held at the Irish Club (The Bunratty Bistro in The Irish Club - 175 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane - http://www.queenslandirish.com/).
To find out more details about the reunion or Past Grammarians Association, please do not hesitate in contacting Kim Steele on 4722 4917 or via email at kim@tgs.qld.edu.au
Past Grammarians Association
Past Grammarians Association Membership and Renewal Form