2009 Media Releases

Schools Celebrate the Willoughby Spring Festival

08 September 2009

Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School Spring Festival

10am to 1pm
Friday 10 September
Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School
5A Glenroy Avenue, Middle Cove
Free

Enjoy the Spring Festival vibe and celebrate the season of spring at Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner’s festival day, as part of this year’s Willoughby Spring Festival.

The festival will see an array of live performances from various classes, with dedicated performances to welcome the seasonal change from winter to spring.

Attendees can enjoy delicious home made food and a colourful range of craft items at the market stalls.

“It’s wonderful to see local school children celebrate and welcome the season of spring with a commemorative festival day,” said Willoughby Mayor, Pat Reilly.

For more information on the Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School Spring Festival phone 9417 3193. For more information on the Willoughby Spring Festival phone 9777 1000, visit www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au or pick up an official guide from the Willoughby City Council administration building, 31 Victor Street, Chatswood.

Jazzfest

11am to 5pm
Sunday 20 September
Castle Cove Public School
Free

Castle Cove School Jazz Students

Get your groove on and give your ears an aural treat at the Castle Cove Public School Jazzfest in merriment of the Willoughby Spring Festival.

Inspired by renowned jazz music and theatre classics, school children from all classes will contribute to the Jazzfest, performing a variety of musical and dance numbers. For those who love the sound of live music, there will be musical renditions from various school and community-based bands.

To add to the celebration, children can enjoy a bouncy jumping castle, get creative at the craft corner as well as enjoy delicious hot food and café snacks throughout the day.

“The Jazzfest is a great day for families to spend time together and be entertained with a range of jazz performances from talented school children,” said Willoughby Mayor, Pat Reilly.

For more information on the Jazzfest phone 0418 207 226. For more information on the Willoughby Spring Festival phone 9777 1000, visit www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au or pick up an official guide from the Willoughby City Council administration building, 31 Victor Street, Chatswood.

Chatswood High School 50th Anniversary Festival Day

From 2pm
Friday 25 September
Chatswood High School
Centennial Avenue, Chatswood
Free

Chatswood High School will turn back the clock to school life 50 years ago, celebrating its 50th anniversary with a festival day as part of this year’s Willoughby Spring Festival.

Past, current and future school students, family and friends are invited to come along and rejoice the 50th anniversary festival day.

To commemorate the celebration, there will be a time capsule containing a number of items that reflect school life at Chatswood High in 2009, locked away and preserved for future generations of students.

Throughout the day, revellers can enjoy thrilling carnival rides, a selection of food and drinks, competitions, live dance group and musical performances.

“The 50th Anniversary Festival Day gives mums, dads and grandparents and opportunity to share their high school memories with children, reflect and reminisce on their past school life and provides a chance for them to share some wonderful stories,” said Willoughby Mayor, Pat Reilly.

Chatswood High school students were involved in the planning process of the 50th Anniversary Festival Day and will take a front seat in showcasing the school.

For more information on the 50th Anniversary Festival Day phone 9419 3611. For more information on the Willoughby Spring Festival phone 9777 1000, visit www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au or pick up an official guide from the Willoughby City Council administration building, 31 Victor Street, Chatswood.


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