HAPPY ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY CHEVALLUM STATE SCHOOL!!!
On our school tour, we had past Chevallum pupils from as far back as 1941 and up the 1970’s and 1980’s. Everyone enjoyed their trip down memory lane and many happy conversations could be heard as morning tea was served. They all had amazing stories to share and all thoroughly enjoyed the historical displays in the hall, the tour of the grounds and classroom visits, which provided an opportunity to see how the school has grown and changed.
Seeing staff and students dressed in costume reflecting the Centenary & 1920’s theme, added to the occasion as did the historical display and Centenary inspired artwork decorating the Hall. Thank you to Miss Susan and Miss Kerri for their work on the displays. 
Ken and Ann Dickson attended as Ken went to Chevallum in the 1940’s. Ken was pleased to find himself mentioned the Punishment Register for “playing about in the creek in canoes and endangering the lives of young children”. It was good to see the canoe bandit had grown up to be a lovely man.
22 October – Official Parade and Opening of New Art Installation 
Friday’s parade was an outstanding showcase of Chevallum State School - past and present.
Dignitaries, guests and delegates were invited to attend the special parade including the honourable member for Nicklin Rob Skelton, Mrs Vicki Crombie representing Department of Education North Coast Region, President of the P&C Mrs Kirsten Bowman, former Principal Lyn Winch and Mr Jock and Denis Scott decedents of the 1921 founding student Arthur Scott.
The whole school sang ‘I’m an Individual’ an original school song was written in 1991 by Marjorie Murray. Mrs. Lyn Winch, launched our Centenary book. Marena, a past student who started at Chevallum as a pre-school student in 1990 shared her recollections from her treasured school days. The memories to be included in our Centenary time capsule were presented via a narrated video clip. The Chevallum Community Choir performed the new school song, written by teacher Jo Keates and Kirsten Bowman, our P&C President, cut the ceremonial cake. Each family group received their own Centenary cake to share at morning tea.
Following the parade, dignitaries and special guests were invited to the opening of our P&C commissioned Centenary Art installation followed by a morning tea. Our Year 6 leaders, assisted with the opening and Mr Rob Skelton officially opened the art Installation – Our Reflection Circle. This beautiful seating area decorated by hand made mosaics, telling the story of Chevallum was made by artists Kaye Spierings and Linley Boyle. It will double as an outdoor teaching space and is a beautiful addition to our school grounds. The opening of the Art Installation was wonderous. A huge gasp of awe came from the audience upon the big reveal!
23 October – Past Student, Parent and Staff Function
Saturday’s luncheon was a relaxed affair. The afternoon was entertaining with Scot Teichmann’s MC skills and humour making the afternoon roll along very well. Speeches and recollections were shared across the afternoon. One attendee, Jean Sawry was our oldest guest at 97 years of age, she is a past Chevallum student, and a younger sister of a founding student from 1921!
Thank You!
I would like to extend a huge thank you to all staff for making our Centenary celebrations highly successful. Over the three days, we welcomed many visitors and invited guests who were keen to share in our celebrations. Many expressing their gratitude to the school for the opportunity to ‘walk down memory lane’ and reconnect with the school community.
Thank you so much to the staff for your willingness to donate your time and talents.
Our Centenary book is on sale available from the front office. Regards, Linda Short - Principal
