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KOGU's 120 Year Celebration
Wednesday, 12 October 2016
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Hundreds of Kambala Old Girls, family, present students, staff and parents gathered at Kambala on Saturday 8 October 2016 to celebrate the 120th Anniversary of the Kambala Old Girls' Union. The afternoon event was attended by some of the next generation of Kambala girls as young as two months old up to 96 year old Kambala Old Girl Noreen (Andrews) Halvorsen. Noreen left Kambala in 1936 and served as President of the Kambala Old Girls’ Union from 1942 to 1943. A school assembly in Alexander Hall included a warm welcome by KOGU President Melinda (Thew) Hudson ’80, some delightful historical footage provided by the Copp family, a memorabilia donation by Barbara (Mort) Thelander ’39 and a special performance by internationally acclaimed pianist Sarah Grunstein ’75. Guests also heard from a panel of vibrant Old Girls - Nicole (Gazal) O’Neil ‘96, Elaine (Nicolson) Budd ‘65 and Grace Franki ’13, facilitated by Editor, Marie Claire magazine Nicky Briger ’83. After the assembly guests enjoyed a high tea on the lawn and enjoyed the sounds of the Kambala Big Band. Many also participated in school tours led by current students and cohort reunions. As KOGU mentor in the arts, Sarah Grunstein also worked with three Kambala students from years 9 and 10 on performance and interpretation in a piano masterclass. It was truly a wonderful afternoon and provided many with the opportunity to catch up with old friends, reflect on KOGU’s rich history and come together as a community to celebrate this very special occasion. |