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.
9. Reunion brings classmates from Burnley school together for first time in 40 years
Former classmates travelled from Australia and Bahrain to attend the reunion Photo: Contributed
10. Reunion brings classmates from Burnley school together for first time in 40 years
Back together for the first time in many years Photo: Contributed
11. Reunion brings classmates from Burnley school together for first time in 40 years
Balloons and decorations made the party go with a swing Photo: Contributed
12. Reunion brings classmates from Burnley school together for first time in 40 years
The Yorkshire lasses!! These ladies all made the journey from Todmorden to their old school in Burnley for five years Photo: Contributed