On Saturday, 9 May, nearly 350 members of the Pedare community gathered at Adelaide Oval to celebrate four decades of educational excellence.
It was wonderful to see such a diverse cross-section of the Pedare family in the room, including Old Scholars, current and past parents, current and past staff, friends and supporters of Pedare. We were also honored to welcome several distinguished guests, including the Anglican Archbishop of Adelaide, The Most Reverend Dr Brad Billings; the Uniting Church Moderator of South Australia, Rev Peter Morel; Member for Makin, Mr Tony Zappia MP; and the Hon. Rhiannon Pearce MP, State Member for King and Minister for Emergency Services, Local Government, Recreation, Sport and Racing.
Co-hosted by Old Scholar and staff member Michael Raymond alongside Deputy Principal Josh Willis, the evening was a beautiful blend of reflection and celebration. Guests enjoyed pre-dinner drinks at the David Hookes Terrace Bar before heading into the Ian McLachlan Room for fantastic food, flowing drinks and a walk down memory lane.
A major highlight of the night was Principal James Tamblyn’s onstage conversation with Founding Principal Geoff Catford and his wife Jan, alongside Past Principal Mike Millard. With brilliant musical performances by the Pedare String Quartet and the Pedare Stage Band, capped off by a grand finale from The Happy Leonards, it was truly a spectacular night to remember.
Mrs Emily Chadbourne
Our sincere gratitude to the following sponsors for their generosity: Marshall & Brougham, Simon Tolley Wines, SteamRanger, Gramazio Foods, Glen Ewin Estate, Mangosteen, Panini Brothers, Simply Thai, Garden Grove, Green Ginger.
