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The Otago Boys' High School Foundation

PO Box 11,
Dunedin, New Zealand

Tel +64 3 477 2546
Fax +64 3 477 5468

Reunion of 1958

16/9/2008

Dunedin hosted a highly successful 50th Reunion of the 1958 year group at the weekend with a full programme enjoyed by all who attended – 37 Old Boys registered, a further 30 sent their apologies and two Masters of the time, Ian Sime and Paul Inder, were also present.

After Friday night’s highly successful meet and greet session, Old Boys and their wives or partners were taken through the school

by the Rector Clive Rennie, an entrant of 1958 himself, on the Saturday morning. Official photos were taken at that point and they can be viewed at www.seenindunedin.co.nz

Dunedin’s Mayor Peter Chin (1954-58) was the guest speaker at Saturday night’s dinner with his address ending in a spirited rendition of the school song.

In the lead up to the celebrations, it was discovered that Dame Daphne Purves, DBE, who taught many of the 1958-1962 group, was now resident in Glamis Hospital and will celebrate her 100th birthday on 8 November 2008. She was not able to attend any of the functions but flowers were sent to her on behalf of the 1958 Reunion.

Reunion organiser Bob McKillop and his team, did a terrific job in tracking boys from the era and in putting the programme together.