Objects of Substance- Christmas Creek Memorial Garden

The monolith was cemented into place on the terrace at the then Auditorium level in June/July and reported on in the July Parents and Friends newsletter. On School Day 22 September 1979, the official dedication of the memorial garden took place along with the opening the new multi-purpose building which incorporated the Lilley Building and Beanland Library. The official visitor to the School, the Governor, Sir James Ramsay, opened the area. Lady Ramsay, who accompanied her husband, had the honour of planting the tree ferns which continue to thrive in this setting. The area was then blessed by the Reverend Ian George, Dean of Brisbane. On the monolith the plaque reads:

Memorial Garden plaque.

Lady Ramsay at School Day, 22 September 1979.