Celebrating 50 Years of Women at Tocal
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This year marks 50 years since Tocal welcomed its first intake of female students. We are marking this milestone event with a gathering at Tocal on the weekend 27 & 28 August.
Join us for a weekend of celebration to mark this special event. Reunite with ex-students and staff and enjoy a range of activities that are planned for the weekend.
Event Details
Date: Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August, 2022
Time: Arrive after lunch on Saturday. Depart after breakfast on Sunday.
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Afternoon tour 2pm - 4.30pm
Cost: Free
- Afternoon activities including farm tours, entertainment and afternoon tea
Saturday evening dinner 6pm - 11pm
Cost: $90 per person for formal two course dinner
Dress Code: Cocktail
Draft program of events
- 6.00 pm Arrive at EA Hunt Hall, bar open
- 6.30 pm Evening commences
- 6.45 pm Dinner served
- 8.00 pm Guest speakers
- 8.30 pm Auction
The money raised from the auction will go towards student scholarships. Auction prizes will include:
- Boydell's Wines
- 1 nights stay at The Barracks accommodation Tocal Homestead
- 2 nights stay at The Cove, Forster
- Framed print of the sale poster/map for the Tocal property
- Framed original oil painting of Tocal Homestead outbuildings
- Several framed black and white Max Dupain photographs of the College
- Tocal College Alumni vest and hat
- Tocal gift box (breadboard, wine glasses, cooler bag etc)
- A tin of 'Mission Brown' paint
We will also launch an Anniversary Appeal (200 years of the Tocal farm) to support restoration works of Thunderbolt's Cottage - one of the oldest buildings at the Homestead.
Sunday morning breakfast 9am - 11am
Cost: Free
- Meet for BBQ breakfast provided by the Tocal students, coffee available to buy
- Head home mid morning
For accommodation enquiries, phone 02 4939 8888
Final program of events and timings to be confirmed closer to the date