TPHS '65-'66
2023 REUNION EVENT INFORMATION
the telopea park high school 1965-66 reunion ...
The 2023 TPHS Reunion Program
(Draft: Times are approximate)
Friday 8 September
18:00-21:00 Reception: National Press Club (16 National Circuit, Barton, ACT 2600)
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Drinks (and small plates/dinner for those so inclined) available for purchase.
(Thanks to Kevin Gill for these arrangements.
Saturday 9 September
Telopea will host Open Day Tours as part of its Centenary Celebrations (See below).
15:00-18:00 Reception: East Hotel (69 Canberra Avenue, Kingston ACT 2604)
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The reunion registration fee (yet to be determined) covers the venue rental, substantial canapés, and coffee/tea. Other beverages available for purchase.
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A 10% discount at East Hotel is available for those desiring accommodation. The discount code is BDS.
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Parking for everyone has been confirmed as free.
18:00-? Informal gatherings for dinner/drinks
Sunday 10 September
11:30-4:00 Barbecue/Picnic in Telopea Park
From Telopea Park School:
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Open Day Tours will be on Saturday 9 September..
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On Monday 11th September our students and staff will celebrate our 100th birthday.
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Canberra Museum & Gallery will showcase Telopea Park School with an exhibition from 15 July – 30 September.
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Deputy Principal, Stacey Griffiths, writes with a request:
"​We have established a new alumni email address (alumni@telopea.act.edu.au) to help us reach out to as many of our past students as possible for the Centenary in 2023 and beyond. If you would like to be included in our alumni communication list, please complete the form found here:
Reunion Q&A
Is there a registration fee?
There will be a registration fee, amount yet to be determined. We will have that information soon, please check back to see the fee amount and what activities are covered.
Can alumni bring spouses?
Absolutely!
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Where will the events be held?
Please see above for the draft program and the Program page for events, times, locations and other info as it becomes available.
Other Q & A
Where can people stay?
Sleeping:
East Hotel, Kingston **
Manuka Park Serviced Apartments
Rydges Capital Hill
Abode Kingston
Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
The Brassey Hotel
Where are some good places to eat/drink?
Eating/Drinking:
Salotto Bar, Kingston
Bolt Bar, Aranda
Monster Kitchen and Bar, New Acton
To All My Friends, Cook
EQ, Deakin
The Kingston Foreshore for a range of restaurants
What's to do in Canberra?
See & Do:
National Portrait Gallery
National Gallery
National Museum
National Arboretum
The Museum of Australian Democracy
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Parliament House
Lake Burley Griffin
Red Hill Lookout
National War Memorial
Telstra Tower - for a bird's eye view of our fair city
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** East Hotel generously offered a 10% discount for reunion attendees.