March 28, 2019
Hundreds of former students and teachers are expected to attend 30th anniversary celebrations at St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy on Saturday (March 30).
“A Day of Celebration” will mark 30 years since the school opened in 1989 with a total enrolment of just 26 students.
There are now 430 primary and secondary students at the school.
The celebrations will get under way at 10:00am with a ceremonial ringing of the original school bell.
They will continue through to 2:00pm with old-time games, baked goods, market stalls, face painting, jumping castles and plenty of other family-friendly entertainment.
Principal Helen Folker said school tours and history displays were also planned.
“So much has changed since we first opened our doors in 1989,” Mrs Folker said.
“There used to be a sorghum crop where the school buildings now stand and the land around was virtually undeveloped.
“Our first school house and classrooms were purchased for the grand sum of $1500 and transported on the back of a truck from the other side of Kumbia.
“We now have a thriving school community with wonderful facilities including a fully equipped library, office and multi-purpose school hall and sports facilities.
“I can’t wait to see what the next 30 years will bring!”
The Celebration Day is being co-ordinated by the school’s P&F with assistance from Year 9 students, who will be running activities at the event and competing to raise money.
Whipcracking and dance performances are also planned.
The event will also mark one of Helen Folker’s last official engagements as principal of St John’s Lutheran School.
Mrs Folker has worked at the school since 1989 and became principal in 2000.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
For more information on Celebration Day activities follow the St John’s Lutheran School Facebook page or phone the school on (07) 4162-3988.
