Take a walk down memory lane. This is the slideshow shown at the 30 year Class of '79 PHS Reunion held on 30 October 2009. I hope you enjoy it!

1. Penrith High School Class of ’79 30 year Reunion This mansion used to stand in High St, Penrith and dated to 1880. It was originally known as "Horneyswood" and owned by the Tindale family. In 1902 it was bought by a Dr Barber who carried out extensive alterations and extensions to replicate an Irish castle which Barber had seen whilst holidaying in Ireland.The property was eventually sold to the education department and the house was subsequenlty demolished and the Penrith High School built on the site.

2. In Memory of… Gino Venturo Steven Madigan Geoffrey Walters Jeffery Blackburn Mark Fredericks Susan Peploe Judith Gallagher Debbie Littlebury Colin Bennett David McManus ...and those others who were part of our school memories and are sadly no longer with us. Steven Ricketts

3. What was happening in 1979? Margaret Thatcher becomes Britain’s first woman Prime Minister 22 September - The 1979 NSWRFL season culminates in St. George's victory over Canterbury-Bankstown 27 Feb – “Prisoner” makes its debut on the Ten network 9 Jun – A fire in the Ghost Train at Luna Park Sydney kills 7. The park is forced to close. Sony introduces the Walkman Debut of the Garfield comic strip 19 Oct – The Australian Federal Police is established 51st Academy Awards – Best Picture – “The Deer Hunter” 6 Nov – Hyperno wins the Melbourne Cup England defeats Australia 5 – 1 in the Ashes In the VFL grand final, Carlton defeated Collingwood Prime Minister – Malcolm Fraser NSW Premier – Neville Wran The film “My Brilliant Career” is released

4. Boot Hill The Oval Jamo Park Desert Boots JCs Lumber Jackets

10. Top 10 1976 Fernando – ABBA Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen Dancing Queen – ABBA Howzat – Sherbet Don’t Go Breaking My Heart – Elton John & Kiki Dee Jump In My Car – Ted Mulry Gang Money, Money, Money – ABBA Single Bed – Fox Let’s Stick Together – Bryan Ferry Convoy – C.W.McCall

18. Penrith Primary School 4A (1973) 3A (1972)

20. Top 10 1977 Don’t cry for me Argentine – Julie Covington The way that you do it – Pussyfoot I just want to be your everything – Andy Gibb That’s rock and roll – Shaun Cassidy Living next door to Alice – Smokie I go to Rio – Peter Allen Torn between two lover – Mary McGregor Walk right it – Dr Hook You’re moving out today – Carole Bayer Sager If you leave me now – Chicago

30. Top 10 1978 You’re the One that I Want – Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta Mull of Kintyre – Wings Rivers of Babylon – Boney M Stayin’ Alive – Bee Gees Black is Black – La Belle Epoque Macho Man – Village People It’s a Heartache – Bonnie Tyler Three Times a Lady – The Commodores You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth – Meat Loaf Baker Street – Gerry Rafferty

40. Top 10 1979 Lay Your Love on Me – Racey I Was Made For Lovin’ You – Kiss Heart of Glass – Blondie Some Girls – Racey Born to Be Alive – Patrick Hernandez I Don’t Like Mondays – The Boomtown Rats DaYa Think I’m Sexy? – Rod Stewart Le Freak – Chic Knock on Wood – Amii Stewart Pop Muzik – M

48. Reunion 1994 Melrose Park, Emu Plains

50. Reunion 2003 The Paceway, Penrith

54. Thank you to everyone who provided their photos, in order that we may all share these wonderful memories. "Don't be dismayed at good-byes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends." Richard Bach "Friends are forever, you might lose them but you'll never forget them " "I've learned that things change, people change, and it doesn't mean you forget the past or try to cover it up. It simply means you move on and treasure the memories." -Alicia Boxer "I'll remember the things I did for a while, but I'll remember the person I did them with forever."