Schools
8 August, 2024
Happy 30th Tullawong!
Tullawong State High School welcomed over 900 people through their gates on Saturday, August 3, as the school celebrated its 30th anniversary.
From current students and staff to alumni and original employees, the school was filled with nostalgia and shared experiences.
“I believe that for many alumni students and staff members it was emotional walking back through the gates or going for one of tours to see their classrooms,” Deputy Principal Geoff Hooton said.
“For some of the longer-term staff members, it was fantastic to hear the stories of what they are doing now and how they got there.
“For our current students, any opportunity for them to hear about pathways and experiences beyond school is invaluable.”
One of the highlights of the day was the visitor book, which was left with “some amazing messages” to staff and the school, from foundation alumni students all the way to last year’s graduates.
“All of our alumni students and staff are part of our Tullawong family, and it was fantastic for our community to celebrate this milestone,” Mr Hooton said.
The school was presented with plaques celebrating the event by State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan, and Federal Member for Longman, Terry Young.
Other memorable moments of the celebration included a speech from foundation principal, Alistair Morrice (1994-2004) who spoke of the early years of the school.
There was also a flashback about the school’s first week from one of the first school vice captains, Peter ChangChien, and performances by the school’s dance team, drama troupe, and music ensembles.
The day ended with a very popular raff le draw with around 40 prizes that had been donated.
Congrats Tullawong on the big 3-0!
