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When? December 18th 2004!
7pm - 11pm (doors open from 6.30pm)

Where? George Cresswell Hall, Unley High School
Gate 3, Kitchener Street, Netherby 5062
(street & onsite parking available - please follow directions as there is to be no parking on the grass or in other restricted areas)

Dress: Smart Casual - Semi Formal

Cost: $35 single, $65 Double - must be prepaid

Ticket price includes:
Pre-dinner nibbles, soft drink, orange juice & water,
Buffet Dinner (Meat, salads, rolls, dessert), Coffee & Tea after dinner
Disc with photos from 1984 and of the 2004 reunion sent out after the event

FAQ - Frequently asked questions

Q: I graduated in 1985 - can I come too?
A: If you were in the same classes as most of the people on the images page, then yes. This is not a reunion for the 1981-1985 students (or 1979-1983 - unless you repeated matric in 84).

Q: I left before 1984 - but I started in 1980 - can I come?
A: Sure - we aren't going to preclude you because you deserted UHS. If you were only at the school for 1 or 2 years you might not get that much out of the reunion, but if you stayed through to Year 10 in 1982 it would be great to see you.

Q: Can I bring my partner?
A: The invitations that were sent out to you indicated that you could bring a partner if desired.

Q: What about bringing kids along?
A: We aren't really going to be set up for kids, though we understand that babies might need to be with their mums. Bring photos though.

Q: Will there be alcohol / smoking?
A: To some extent we are restricted by school and state laws. There is no smoking allowed on school grounds (if you need a fix, jump the fence to Kitchener Street), and we aren't including alcohol in the free drinks (to keep costs down). We have obtained a BYO liquor license, and consumption of alcohol under that license is limited to within the hall only.

Q: I'd like to help out, what can I do?
A: Great! We're trying to keep the number of people organising stuff to a minimum because it just gets too hard trying to coordinate people, but we will need help setting up on the Saturday, would value advice on things that we can do (not having organised or even been to a reunion before), could do with more class (or other) photos, and have gaps insofar as contact information is concerned (see the images page). And if you have any other ideas of ways you'd like to help - drop us a line.

Q: How can I get in contact with others before the reunion?
A: For privacy reasons only Belinda and Pete are going to be privy to people's contact details (no matter how many extra helpers we get). We might put together a public register after the event (people would need to opt in for this, and only gets distributed to others on the register), and we are willing to play switchboard as well (if you want to get in contact with someone we can let them know you are trying to get in contact). We will NOT use contact details for anything other than reunion-related activities, and will destroy contact information after the CDs are sent out unless people give us the OK to keep it.

Q: How many people are you expecting to come?
A: Our conservative estimate of a couple of hundred looks to be about on the money. Seems that there are quite a few people who are either too busy to come, or would prefer an annually occurring work-related booze-up to a once-off chance to catch up with folk they haven't seen in a long time.

Q: My question isn't answered by the above, what about ...
A: email us or send it in via the register page and depending upon how many people need the answer we'll either add it here, or email / telephone you (remember to include your email address or phone number if using the register page).

Reunion Etiquette

  1. Come expecting a good time
    if you do, it will rub off on others and you will.
    If you don't you'll be a dampener on everyone else.
  2. Don't monopolise people
    yes, there might only be one or two people you want to talk to for the entire evening, but others may want to talk to them too, and they might want to talk to others. Arrange another time for a longer catch-up if you really want it.
  3. No selling
    This is not a trade show. Please don't try to solicit customers for your business. Swap contact details and get in touch later, but it is not appropriate to be trying to drum up business at a reunion - talk school not shop.
  4. No asking the experts for free advice
    Don't ask people who are now doctors for free medical advice, computer professionals for computer advice, or stock-brokers for financial advice. Get a business card and see if they'll do you a mates rates deal later.
  5. No fights
    Reunions are not the time to be getting revenge on people, either by swinging a fist, spreading nasty rumours, or by one-upping them in the status comparison stakes.
    If you feel like seething because someone has done better than you then get over it - many others will have done worse, and many of those haven't had the courage to turn up at all. If you see someone you really don't want to talk to during the evening, let me know and I'll discreetly ask them to respect your wishes.
    If anyone wants to cause a scene I'm sure we can drum up enough people to gently escort them out the door - please don't let it be you.
  6. Take pictures
    Bring along a camera and take some snaps and let us have a copy so that we can put it on the CD so that those who missed the event can either feel part of what they missed, or really bad for coming up with a lame excuse for not attending.
  7. Reminisce
    Rather than getting bored by asking and answering the same question over and over again (so what have you been doing for the last 20 years?), try and remember some of the things you got up to while at school. It is amazing how much one can forget over the years and comparing the stories of what we got up to 20-plus years ago can make for a really enjoyable time, as well as unlock memories you had forgotten.
  8. Be tidy and try not to damage anything
    Some of us will be staying back afterwards to clean up the hall, and we would appreciate it if we don't have to spend all night cleaning, nor have to replace broken items.
  9. Don't make it hard for other people
    There may be some people who don't remember you, and others who do but you have forgotten. Get to know a little about what people remember about you and give back the same in return - but be positive - telling someone that you thought they were a real turd at school and you can't see anything that would have changed your mind is not something that you'd want to hear about yourself - so don't say it to anyone else. You might find that more people remember you than you realise - and if it is nice things they remember about you then it makes for a good feeling heading to Christmas.
  10. And have a good time
    I'm planning on having a good time. I want to be able to remember this event for years to come, and be enthusiastic when I hear that others are having reunions. Yes - I've heard about some sucky reunions that some people have had - but we have taken great pains to try and avoid the types of things that made them that way. There are a few people who won't be lobbing in town until after the 18th and are disappointed that they couldn't make it. We'll try and keep people apprised of any open gatherings that others might want to have in the following week(s). The reunion needn't stop at the reunion if you don't want it to. You can let the good time continue.