Former teachers reunite after 30 years

By Lua Ikenasio

Apr 29, 2025

The inaugural staff of the 208 Echuca Primary School gathered recently for a 30-year reunion.

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Although the school first opened in 1858, it relocated to its current location on High St in 1995.

Principal Andrew Judd organised for the school leaders to lead the group on a tour of the school.

Former teacher Judy Vise said it was interesting to see how the school has changed.

“We had a walk-through through the school, which was really interesting after 30 years,” she said.

“When we first built it, it was bare... but it’s very vibrant and beautiful now.

“We had a lot of talk of memories, and it was great.”

When the school was first rebuilt, it could hold 250 students and 21 staff.

Today, the school has a capacity for 550 students and employs 52 staff members.

Some things, however, have stayed the same - such as the original building, which had not been painted since it was first built.

After the walk-through, the group enjoyed lunch at Johnny Lyle, where the former colleagues continued to reminisce and share memories.

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