Countdown checklist: 2-3 years prior

Anniversary committee

Arrange a first meeting to pool ideas for anniversary events. See school anniversary celebrations.
Consider publishing an anniversary book/CD/DVD.
Schools can apply through their P & Cs for funding towards the cost of an anniversary book/CD/DVD to the Gaming Machine Community Benefit Fund (new window).
Establish a budget and begin organising fundraising activities.
Establish a school archive using gathered historical material.

Organise sub-committees responsible for different celebratory activities including:

Developing school anniversary web pages within the schools’ internet site to create interest in the forthcoming anniversary.
Researching, writing and publishing an anniversary book/CD/DVD.
Writing funding applications/organising fundraising activities.
Organising the main celebration day/fete including refreshments.
Compiling contact lists of former teachers/students and identifying any famous personalities.
Organising invitations to guest speakers, former/famous past staff/students and special furniture for the day.
Arranging publicity.
Organising a time capsule/plaque to be buried or unveiled on main anniversary day. Decide on best location.
Compiling contact lists of local individuals/businesses/historians/historical societies who may support the celebration.
Selecting interviewees for oral histories and ensuring interviewers receive training.
Arranging historical displays.
Organising the loan/donations of historical photographs/memorabilia. See Section 426 of the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 (new window ) for details about the confidentiality of personal information.

Commence researching your school’s history after establishing individual responsibilities. Begin gathering photographs/reminiscences for book/CD/DVD. See the writing school history information sheet for details.

Last updated: December 2008