School marks centenary milestone

A TIME capsule buried 25 years ago will be dug up to mark the centenary of Kin Kin State School this Saturday.
Those who took part in the 75th birthday celebrations by burying the capsule will be able to read letters which they wrote 25 years ago, rekindling fond memories of life in Kin Kin in the early 90s.
Organisers have been busy all year making contact with as many past school families as possible. And they ask anyone who holds memories from the last 100 years of Kin Kin State School, no matter how small or large, funny or serious to come and join in this special event.
Those attending the day have been asked to write a short memoir of their time at Kin Kin State School to help inform the present and future students.
The hall played its part in educating locals by housing the Kin Kin Provisional School until a purpose-built school was constructed.
One of the many photographs collected to mark the day is of the official opening of the Kin Kin State School building by MLA David Low on 7 April 1962.
The celebrations are this Saturday 22 October, and will begin at the School of Arts Hall from 8am-10am for brunch and some storytelling.
The school will be opened from 10am to 2pm, which will give people plenty of time to catch up with old friends. There will be light refreshments available for sale at the Kin Kin Kids Kookaburra Kafe and after 2pm, the focus will be on the Country Life Hotel and reminiscing with food, drinks and entertainment.