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Karlie Zemek and son Deegan, 5, shared special St John’s 30th Anniversary cupcakes with Kathryn Spencer and Melissa Draper at the school’s anniversary celebrations on Saturday<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April 2, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

A wet Saturday failed to dampen enthusiasm at St John’s Lutheran School’s 30th birthday party in Kingaroy on the weekend, although it did require a few last-minute changes.<\/p>\n

The bulk of the day’s celebrations were moved into the shelter of the school’s undercover sports courts and the adjoining hall.<\/p>\n

And visitors who wanted to take a tour of St John’s facilities waited patiently for breaks in the weather to avoid a drenching.<\/p>\n

The school, which was founded in 1989, has expanded greatly since the first building opened for classes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Principal Helen Folker, who will be retiring on Friday, said St John’s growth was a tribute to the hard work of parents, teachers and students.<\/p>\n

A school bell was rung by students to officially start the anniversary celebrations.<\/p>\n

Mrs Folker then cut a 30th birthday celebration cake surrounded by current and former members of the school’s board, including South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell.<\/p>\n

After this, guests were invited to enjoy cupcakes especially prepared for the day.<\/p>\n

There was a wide variety of stalls set up for parents and students to browse, as well as face painting and a jumping castle for younger visitors.<\/p>\n

There were also plenty of old-fashioned games for all ages to enjoy- involving balloons, darts, skittles and balls – courtesy of the school’s Year 9 students.<\/p>\n

St John’s P&F president Jacqui Trace said\u00a0 Year 9 had played a lead role in organising the day’s festivities.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The students held a dry run of the event several weeks beforehand to work out which games were the most popular, and a lot of the day’s entertainment was a testament to the hard work and thought they’d put into it.<\/p>\n

“The things they’ve come up with are amazing,\u201d Jacqui said.<\/p>\n

Students from various classes also put on displays of dancing and whipcracking on stage and there were also performances by Karate 4 Kids, the Kingaroy Dance Academy and the school’s senior band.<\/p>\n

Jacqui said she pleased the wet weather didn’t appear to have any effect on the attendance.<\/p>\n

At least four families travelled from the Sunshine Coast to take part in the day.<\/p>\n

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South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell chatted with outgoing St John’s principal Helen Folker before the official opening<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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St John’s Year 9 students Eliza Thompson, Emma Wilks and Cody Stimpson all had a hand in organising the day’s festivities and the many fun games on offer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Past and present members of the school’s board gathered together in the auditorium to cut the special 30th anniversary cake, and then hand out cupcakes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Shelley Hayden, from Bouquets Of Love, was one of many exhibitors displaying unusual and interesting items for visitors to browse and buy in the sports hall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Cr Terry Fleischfresser said he was impressed with the large turnout, and the big effort the school students, staff and supporters had put into the day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Justin Sampson and Nancy Stronge with Alannah, 10, and Cameron, 8, had fun despite the wet weather<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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P&F president Jacqui Trace and her son Will, 9, with St John’s students Braelyn Goschnick, Ellie Nicholson, Tyrone Lavis and Peekay Orman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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