Celebrating 70 years of Timbertop
Timbertop was established in 1953, and 70 years later it continues to provide transformational experiential learning in its beautiful bush setting. While the goal for students in this challenging and unique programme is to step beyond their comfort zone and discover “there is more in them than they think”, staff often find their experience is similarly powerful and memorable. In fact, after time shared at Timbertop, irrespective of the era, students and staff soon learn to speak the same language; such words as “crossies”, “troopies”, “long runs” and “slushies” are woven into the dialogue of day-to-day living.
In 2023, to celebrate such a unique shared experience spanning 70 years, we are gathering at Timbertop to reflect, share stories, and reconnect with each other. We are delighted to invite you, and your plus one, to our Timbertop Staff Reunion, and we hope you can return to this special place and be part of our special community once again.
Programme
Gates Open: 10:00am
9:00am: Self-guided walk up Mt. Timbertop, Timbertop Saddle
10:00am: Self-guided walking tour of campus or choose your favourite Crossie or Long run
12:00pm: Official welcome and singing of the Timbertop Hymn, Timbertop Chapel
12:30pm: Gather for refreshments, Timbertop Dining Hall
1:00pm: Food and beverages will be served at 1:00pm after which formal speeches will be presented by Jeremy Madin (former Head of Campus), Laura Kearley (former Timbertop teacher and current GGS Head of Adventure Education), Annabel Bainger (current teacher and Co-Head of Student Wellbeing and Boarding)
4:00pm: Reunion group photo, Amphitheatre
4:30pm: The Timbertop Staff Reunion concludes
Shuttle Bus
Departing Mansfield and Merrijig to Timbertop
9:25am – Alzburg Resort, 39 Malcolm Street, Mansfield
9:40am – Merrijig Hunt Club, 1870 Mt Buller Road, Merrijig
9:50am – The Sebel Pinnacle Valley, 1 Mimosa Drive, Merrijig
10:00am – Arrive at Timbertop
Departing Timbertop to Merrijig and Mansfield
16:45pm – Depart Timbertop
16:55pm – The Sebel Pinnacle Valley, 1 Mimosa Drive, Merrijig
17:05pm – Merrijig Hunt Club, 1870 Mt Buller Road, Merrijig
17:20pm – Alzburg Resort, 39 Malcolm Street, Mansfield
17:25pm – Anvil Brewing Co 13 High Street, Mansfield
Seats are limited, bookings are essential.
Dress Code: Smart Casual, vintage Timbertop attire welcome
Additional Information
Timbertop campus map, to view CLICK HERE
To celebrate 70 years of Timbertop, we are asking our community to share their stories, experiences and images of the campus via the Timbertop Social History Project page SHARE HERE
FAQ’s to view CLICK HERE
70 Years of Timbertop Merchandise – NOW AVAILABLE
To purchase online please CLICK HERE