Menzies College 55th Reunion

Menzies College 55th Reunion

Get ready to catch up with old friends and relive the good old days at the Menzies College 55th Reunion!

By Menzies College 55th Reunion Committee

Date and time

Location

Menzies College

Alma Street Wyndham, Southland Region 9831 New Zealand

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Registrations Open


Collect your registration pack from the school hall from 10.00 am. ...

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

School Tour


Join with our current students and wander through the classrooms observing the modern facilities, some archives, photo displays and catching up with staff.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

BBQ Lunch


Enjoy lunch in the sun with friends and former classmates and stay around for the photo sessions.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Photos


Another opportunity to notice the changes since you last attended Menzies College! Geoff Horrell will be onboard to take year groups, classes and small group photos. The more people who attend this,...

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Afternoon Tea


Cutting of the Reunion Cake, brief speeches about the past and an opportunity to converse with friends before the real noise begins.

5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (+1 day)

Reunion Book Launch


A summary presentation of the past 30 years of Menzies College and a sequel to the first book written by Charlie Muir. A cash bar will be open and you may well need it.

6:00 PM - 1:00 AM (+1 day)

Formal Evening Gathering Commences


Gather in the school hall or outside in the marquees and have a blast catching up good old school mates, friends of the school and partners. Grazing tables will commence at 6.00pm and a cash bar will...

About this event

  • Event lasts 15 hours

Welcome to the Menzies College 55th Reunion! Join us for a day filled with laughter, memories, and reconnecting with old friends of Menzies College and the District High School. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to reminisce about the good old days and catch up with fellow students, friends of the school and staff members. Don't miss out on this special occasion to celebrate our shared history and create new memories together. We can't wait to see you there!

Frequently asked questions

How come it is a 55th Reunion?

After two previous attempts to host this celebration, we had to postpone the event due to the onset of Covid and the Delta variant. We played it safe and went out a couple more years to also coincide with the Southern Field Days, Burt Munro and Crank Up events.

If you were a student at the District High School can you attend the Menzies Reunion?

Absolutely! This is for every living soul who attended either of the two schools based in Wyndham. DHS students will have their own recognition in photos, speeches and name tags. It's an all inclusive affair.

Can I buy a ticket on the day?

Wouldn't turn you away, that's for sure. However, in organising catering, registrations, year group photos, .....etc we would prefer all attendees to be registered by the 16th January 2026. There are three different packages that can be bought into to make the day suitable for everyone.

Can my partner, coach, latest girlfriend attend even though they never enrolled at MC?

Yes, we would love them to attend. For each registration package there is a "Plus One" option that enables them to join with you on the night. A good number of people will fall into one of these categories but you can not be a "Plus One' if both people attended Menzies College or the DHS.

Can I only buy a ticket through Eventbrite?

We want all attendees to accurately book through this online system and complete each of the requests about first enrolment year, maiden names, dietary requests and the likes as the data produced makes it a whole lot easier to organise groups of people. Make sure you spell your name correctly!

$50 – $120