In 1933 hundreds of people gathered in the grounds of historic Brough House for a Jubilee Garden Party honouring 50 years of secondary education in Maitland.
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On that spring day, the school's former students danced, listened to words of appreciation and enjoyed afternoon tea.
Now, more than 80 years, the Friends of Grossmann House are celebrating the garden party at the same place.
“Our aim is to create an event in the spirit of that day because we think it's important to look back and remember these things and try to bring them to life,” Friends of Grossmann House member Janece McDonald said.
Both Maitland Girls and Boys high schools were established in 1884 and had a long and distinguished record in academic and sporting achievements.
“If we don't look back and appreciate the past then it's hard to appreciate the future,” Dr McDonald said.
The October 19 event will feature a 1930s fashion parade presented by the Maitland-based Australian Museum of Clothing and Textiles while Sing Australia will perform songs of the era.
Maitland historian Nell Pyle will also recite a collection of 1930s poetry.
n The Jubilee Garden Party will start at 2pm. For more information and bookings phone Grossmann House
on 4933 6452 or Dr McDonald on
4933 4450.
