A century of stories, milestones and memories will be celebrated as Kedron State School prepares to mark its 100th anniversary.
Principal Susie Randel Kneipp has led the school for the past 12 years and said she feels an immense sense of pride and privilege to be principal during its centenary celebrations this October.
“This school has been shaped by generations of students, staff and families who have shared a deep commitment to learning, connection and community,” she said. “Today, I see a school that honours its proud history while continuing to grow and evolve.”
After welcoming its first 216 students and four teachers on 4 October 1926 under foundation headmaster James Lennon, the school will celebrate its centenary with a long lunch, a special Year 6 performance, a morning tea for past students and staff, and a commemorative documentary capturing its spirit and character across the decades.
“Stories, photographs and recollections will preserve and share the people, events and traditions that have shaped Kedron State School,” Principal Randel Kneipp said. “This will connect today’s Kedron Kids with the school’s remarkable journey from 1926 to 2026.“
Generations of Community Connections
For Anita Ford (née Williamson), her Kedron journey has come full circle as she spent seven years as a student there in the 1980s before returning as a parent volunteer and later a teacher aide. She has since worked in the school office and now serves as the Business Manager.
“I am extremely proud of my history with Kedron and feel very fortunate to have made so many lasting connections,” she said. “Kedron has played an important role throughout my life and I am grateful to continue to be part of its story.”
This year’s school captains, Kai Penday and Delilah Johnson, said they also feel honoured to lead the school during this special anniversary year.
“Kedron will always be an important part of who we are, and we will carry its values and memories with us into the future,” they said. “We are wishing the school continued success as it moves into its next 100 years.”
“As we look towards Kedron’s next century, my hope is that the school continues to be a place where every child feels safe, inspired and empowered,” Principal Randel Kneipp said. “May future generations continue to walk through our gates with pride, leave with confidence and always feel that they belong to something truly remarkable.”
For more information about Kedron’s centenary celebrations, email Admin@kedronss.eq.edu.au.
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