By Brendan Rees
A Cranbourne North school has celebrated its 10th birthday with a special cake and some magical tricks.
Alkira Secondary College celebrated the milestone on Thursday 11 October.
The school has grown to 1165 students and emerged as an active member of the Casey network of schools.
Organiser Nicole Scott hailed the day as a success with students also enjoying an extended lunchtime in sunny conditions.
“It was one of my best days at high school,” Year 12 student Sam said.
Activities started with the cutting of the cake by current principal John Shaw and founding principal Ian McKenzie.
“This was followed by inflatable skill testers on the oval, roving performers with a magician and balloon artist and food of sausages, popcorn and lollies,” Ms Scott said.
Year 9 student Shea said she had “so much fun.”
“The weather was perfect with great entertainment,” Shea said.
“I enjoyed watching the magician and the balloon lady making wonderful creations. The sausages and popcorn were delicious and watching the staff sing happy birthday and cut the cake, made for a special event”.
Teacher Caitlin Tredinnick said: “A fantastic effort by all to celebrate our school”.
Alkira Secondary College 10 Year celebrations will continue its birthday celebrations on the 23 November with an assembly at 2pm, followed by an open night from 4-6pm.
A reunion evening will also be held at Bunjil Place from 7pm. All past students, teachers, parents and the wider community are welcome.
Anyone interested may contact Alkira Secondary College on 5991 3500 to confirm their attendance.
