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___"THE SCHOOL SONG"___

On Play Night, Thursday 20th June, 1963, the
Campbelltown High School song was heard for the
first time. The music was composed by

Mr. Roy Freeman and the words (which may be
modified before being finally adopted) were written
by members of the school staff.

Mr. Freeman, an organist, was first appointed to
Manly Methodist Church over 40 years ago and
except for seven years, has filled that capacity since.
He is a gifted musician and is also grand organist of
the United Grand Lodge of N.S.W.

1. For our tradition our town is filled with pride,

Would that all those figures could stand here

side by side:

Macquarie, Hume and Hovell and other men

of fame

Have all added to our town's renowned name.

CHORUS:

So let us stand in honour to sing

And hope that the future such merit will bring,

Viribus unitis we achieve success through

unity.

2. So of this school our town can justly say

To many greater honours we'll surely pave the

way,

Whether now we study or play out on the field,

By all our past endeavours a loyal bond is

sealed.

Who remembers the school song? I have to admit
that my memory is very vague, except for the second
part of the chorus I am at a loss for the words. Going
through a 1963 "Cygnet", I found an interesting article.
I have re-typed it here and hope that you will also find
it interesting! If only to see if you still remember the
words.

The minister for Education, the Hon. E. Wetherell,
officially opened the Campbelltown High School, at a
special ceremony in the recently completed assembly
hall, on 22nd October, 1962.

The many hours detailed planning of the function were
rewarded by a warm, sunny day. Official guests began
to arrive shortly after 1.30 p.m. and were escorted to
their places in the spacious assembly hall. Pupils formed
a guard of honour from the front gates to the hall
entrance.

The official car carrying the Minister and Mrs.
Wetherell arrived, as scheduled, shortly before 2 p.m.
As the Minister entered the hall the large crowd of
adults and pupils stood as the official party made its way
to the stage.

The school principal, Mr.T.F. O'Gorman, then invited the
P. and C. president, Mr.A. Murdock, to chair the
proceedings. Mr Murdock welcomed all visitors and said
it was pleasing to see such a representative group
present for the occasion.

"There is only ever one opening day in a school history
and such a day becomes part of the school tradition." he
said.

After briefly tracing the history of the school, Mr.
Murdock added:"We are very happy with this assembly
hall and look forward with high anticipation to the
development of the school. As the school enrollment
increases so our accommodation will increase."

The school choir then rendered an item, "Land of Mine,"
by Henry Krips.

"IMPORTANT JOB"

Ald.D. Ayling welcomed the Minister on behalf of the
Municipality. He apologised for the absence of the
Mayor, Ald. (Mrs.) Whitten, who was in Newcastle at
the annual Local Government Conference.

"It is a great honour to have Mr. Wetherell with us," he
said. "He has one of the most important jobs in the New
South Wales Parliament."

He continued;"We are proud of the result this school has
achieved. We are proud of the parents who support the
school, working in the background. We are proud of the
pupils and their teachers."

The words of welcome were supported be the State
member for Nepean, Mr A.F. Bennett. Mr Bennett said
it is always a pleasure to be able to visit a school or to do
anything for education. He said he had made many
requests to the Department in the short time he had been
in Parliament and had found that wherever possible the
Department was only too willing and please to meet the
requests.

The school choir then rendered "Sing Joyous Bird." by
Phillips. The Minister followed with an address to the
gathering in which he especially stressed the importance
of education today.