The banner is up and so is the website as plans steam ahead for the celebration of Birch Cliff Public School’s 100th anniversary in September.
The first big centennial event is a 100th anniversary musical called “As Time Goes By” being staged this Thurs. June 16 at 7pm at Birchmount Collegiate, at 3663 Danforth Avenue.
“As Time Goes By” is a trip through time from 1916 to 2016.
Birch Cliff students dressed in period costumes will be singing a medley of songs popular throughout the decades, ranging from to “Hail, Hail the Gang’s All Here” to “California Dreamin’ ” to the recent hit “Cheerleader” by OMI.
A cast of 16 students who were coached by a professional actor will weave the music together by telling a story about each decade between songs.
“As Time Goes By” is sure to be a smash, with script and musical arrangements written by music teacher Ms. Amy Ribble and musical accompaniment and arrangement by Marco Girgenti.
Tickets are still available and can be obtained at the school or at the door on a first come, first served basis
Reunion website now active
If you check out the main activities for the 100th anniversary on the website you can see that the organizing committee has done a tremendous job of planning two days of events for alumni of all ages..
Festivities kick off on Fri. Sept. 23 with alumni volleyball and basketball games in the gymnasium, as a way of “keeping with the tradition of “Birch Cliff – Home of the Champions”.
Swag bags will be provided for the participants and there will be an opportunity to purchase merchandise and memorabilia.
Friday night is Pub Night at the Royal Canadian Legion at 1577 Kingston Rd, which will be a great opportunity to connect with old friends.
1980 class photo
Opening Ceremonies
The official opening ceremony will be held in the late morning or early afternoon on Sat. Sept. 24 at the school.
This will include the raising of a centennial flag, the opening of a time capsule, live entertainment, activities for children, a light lunch and anniversary cake.
Throughout the day on Saturday alumni will be able to visit Decade Rooms inside the school full of memorabilia and artifacts that have been collected by members of the organizing committee.
In the evening a dinner will be held for alumni and parents at Q-siss Banquet Hall at 3474 Kingston Road. Information on advance tickets for the dinner will be available soon.
The organizing committee is already aware of many people coming from out of town to attend the reunion have organized a special rate at the Holiday Inn Express Toronto East, 50 Estate Drive, Scarborough, 416-439-9666.
The rate is $125.99 per night based on double occupancy. Rate code: Birch Cliff Centennial.
looking forward to this event. I was at the 50th anniversary. Graduated in 1956.
I hope i recognize some old classmates
I read a note from Judy Laycock, an Old girlfriend, and it got me excited about seeing her as well as other classmates from 1952-1961.(I think) LOL
See you there Judy.
Donna Gordon (née) Elliott…sister of Keith & Penny. Lived on Eastwood Ave. We were all at the 50th too. Hope to go to the 100th. Look for us. Would especially like to run into Dianne Donaldson ( Bannister )
Help…please!! Have tried to register for Saturday’s Alumni Dinner but when I go to register it tells me that the site is no longer available. I thought maybe all the tickets had been sold but was told there are still plenty left. Could you tell me if there is another site where I can order one ticket. Thanks.
Hi Teresa,
I just tried to log on via my laptop and the site seems to be fine, so I’m thinking it may be a local issue to your computer. I have forwarded your email address to the person in charge of the website and I’m sure he’ll get back to you shortly.
Thanks for everyone’s help. Have spoken with Alison and Liz and am sure all will be fine. I know that where I am in Wasaga Beach reception can be an issue at times.