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Peninsula's first graduates 50 years on

1 April 2009

Then: the students in 1959

Now: the students reunite after 50 years

It was 50 years in the making but in early February the Peninsula campus welcomed back 95 of its original 109 students to mark its jubilee year.

The group of Frankston Teachers' College students met at Struan House, where they had gathered for their first photo 50 years earlier.

Tanya O'Brien from Campus Management welcomed the students of '59 back to the campus, thanking them for embodying the pride and community that was still very much the essence of the campus 50 years on.

After a short tour of Struan House and a re-creation of that historic first photo, the group had an opportunity to catch up and reminisce on years gone by.

"From an outsider, privileged to witness this occasion, it was obvious there was a great affection and rekindling of friendships; the non-stop chatter and laughter was testament to this very emotional and uplifting experience," Ms O'Brien said.