Adding to the Canberra High School Archives Collection

Do you know these people?

They are Helen Burfitt, Betty Growder, Sue Young and Geoff Young sorting through Canberra High School archives materials.

Do you happen to have any old uniforms, documents, photos and other materials that you can donate to the Canberra High School Archive? While the school has a good collection of archive material, we are always looking for more to contribute to the story of the school and fill in the gaps.  Much of the current collection will be on display at the Canberra High Open Day on 2 November 2013.  

We are very lucky to have an enthusiastic team of volunteers who meet regularly to go through the archives and identify, assess, electronically catalogue and store the many items the school holds.  Helen Burfitt, a former Canberra High principal (1991-2003) is the convener.  Helen is assisted by three former staff members, Betty Growder, Sue Young and Geoff Young.  

So if you have items from your days at Canberra High School, please consider sending them to the school.  All donations will be acknowledged.  Examples of the items we would like include:·     

•  School magazines and yearbooks 
• Uniforms, ribbons and badges
• Programs from musicals, plays, soirees, concerts, and graduation ceremonies
• Letters and newspaper cuttings
• Photographs (with names and dates if possible)
• Reminiscences and reunion information
• Any other items related to Canberra High School

Please contact us at canberrahs75@gmail.com  if you would like more information.  The school’s address is Canberra High School, Bindubi Street, MACQUARIE, ACT 2614.