Over 70 pupils who attended the former St Hilda’s RC High School for Girls between 1976 and 1981 went to the celebration at Burnley’s Inn On The Wharf.
Organiser and host Morag Wynne dedicated hours to organising the reunion which included a photo board showing ‘then and now’ photos of everyone, who are all celebrating landmark 60th birthdays. A number of attendees made the journey from as far away as Australia and Bahrain to meet up with former classmates they haven’t seen for decades.
Morag said: “To see so many girls together in one room again, 44 years after we left school was more than worth it. The reunion exceeded my expectations and, I hope, everyone else’s. I can only describe it as a room full of love and it was like we were all teenagers again. I would do it all again in a heartbeat. Thankyou everyone for putting your trust in me.”
There was a buffet and a 70s themed disco and Morag was presented with flowers and gifts for her sterling efforts. Plans are now on the cards to make the reunion a regular event.
1. Reunion brings classmates from Burnley school together for first time in 40 years
Cheers everyone! Photo: Contributed
2. Reunion brings classmates from Burnley school together for first time in 40 years
Happy smiles from classmates back together 40 years after they left school Photo: Contributed
3. Reunion brings classmates from Burnley school together for first time in 40 years
Reunion host Morag Wynne spent months planning and organising the big reunion Photo: Contributed
4. Reunion brings classmates from Burnley school together for first time in 40 years
There was plenty of catching up to do for classmates at the gathering Photo: Contributed