September 16, 2011: Aldershot School is hosting a celebration to commemorate 50 years of education next month.

The reunion will span four days, October 5-8, with numerous events being held to honour the milestone. They include:

● Wednesday, October 5, 2011 will be highlighted by a career day at the high school with successful grads meeting students and advising them on career choices.

● Thursday, October, 6, 2011 evening there will be pub nights in various locations across the city.

● Friday, October, 7, 2011, the school will host graduates from all years and have memorabilia on display throughout the school organized by the decade. There will also be a reception for current and former staff from 4-6 p.m.

● Saturday, October 8, 2011, the school will host its main event, a dinner and dance at Hidden Valley Park. This will be a licensed event and will include local bands and informal dining. Tickets are limited. For more information, visit www.aldershot50th.com.

If alumni have pictures or video they would like to share, please contact Hills Video to get them included in the video that will be shown at the Saturday evening party. Photos and video can be dropped off at Hills Production Services, located at 2440 Industrial Street in Burlington, Monday to Friday, or e-mail andy@hillsvideo.com.

Ten years ago, the school’s 40th reunion generated a profit of more than $35,000, which was donated to the Burlington Community Foundation. Proceeds from this fund will go toward scholarships and capital improvements at the school. Any surplus from the 50th anniversary this year will be invested for similar activities.


For additional information, contact:
     Gerard Herlihey, Aldershot School principal   
     905-637-2383