Seventy celebrate 70 years

A REUNION for the Collie Senior High School class of 1966-1970 was held at the Collie Ridge Resort on March 4.

The reunion was to mark and celebrate the 70th birthday for the majority of the class and oddly enough, the celebration had 70 attendees from Collie and far afield.

One unfortunate person flew from New Zealand but was unable to attend at the last minute due to COVID-19.

The resort proved to be the ideal venue for the occasion with a generous meal provided and a comprehensive bar available to lubricate the vocal cords of all those keen to renew acquaintances from days long past. Promises were made to have another event in the not too distant future.

Self-harm workshops

ONLINE workshops on how to respond to young people self-harming will be held next week.

The “Be You Spotlight” sessions, which are endorsed by the Collie Suicide Prevention Network, have been designed to unpack professional learning as part of an engaging and interactive conversation.

As part of the session, expert facilitators will share understandings of self-harm, explore the Mental Health Continuum (including the 'Window of Tolerance'), discuss student self-regulation and more.

The sessions will be held online at 12.30pm and 3pm on Monday, March 20.

To register email suicide prevention co-ordinator Jacquie Tarrant at Jacquie. Tarrant@sjog.org.au.

‘Bellissimo’ night for Harmony Day

COLLIE Italian and Sporting Club will teach locals about Italian food and culture as part of Harmony Day celebrations.

An event to be held on Friday, March 24, from 4pm-8pm, will include the art of pasta and pizza making, as well as beach volleyball and bocce demonstrations.

Italian sausages, lasagna and biscuits will be available to try, with live music also provided, along with bar facilities.