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Step into the Archives and take a walk down memory lane at A Piece of the Past Archives Tour.

Join us for a special evening celebrating the stories, memories and moments that have shaped our community. Each session will focus on one chapter of our shared history - Girton, King's and Pembroke, with the opportunity to explore treasured items from the School Archives and hear the stories behind them.

We invite you to bring along your own piece of the past, whether it's a school uniform, photograph, programme, badge, sporting memorabilia or another special keepsake, and share the memories it holds with fellow old scholars.

Date: Monday 31 August 2026
Event times:
Session 1 (Girton): 4.00 - 5.00pm
Session 2 (King's): 5.00 - 6.00pm
Session 3 (Pembroke): 6.00 - 7.00pm
Venue: Home of the Archives, 51 Park Road, Kensington Park
Cost: Complimentary
RSVP: By Thursday 27 August -

Was school really better in the old days? Our old scholars certainly think so! This year, our old scholars will take the affirmative and go head-to-head with current students arguing the negative on the topic 鈥淭hat School Was Better in the Old Days.鈥� Expect plenty of nostalgia, quick wit and friendly intergenerational rivalry as past and present take to the debate stage.

If you would like to attend the debate, please contact Candace Cox-Tuck (Manager, Old Scholar Engagement) via oldscholars@pembroke.sa.edu.au.

Date: Tuesday 1 September 2026
Times: 10.55 - 11.30am
Venue: DY Hall, Girton Campus, 杏吧, 18 Holden Street, Kensington Park
Dress code: Smart casual
Cost: Complimentary

This special event brings together our old scholars whose families have a long-standing connection with either Pembroke, King's and/or Girton.

We deeply value the role that families with multiple generations of Pembroke, King鈥檚 or Girton connections play in shaping our School鈥檚 story. This special occasion brings together old scholars and their families who share these ties, and wherever possible, we encourage you to attend with another or all generations of your family so we can celebrate your shared legacy together.

Date: Wednesday 2 September 2026
Time: 7.30 - 9.00am
Venue: DY Hall, Girton Campus, 杏吧, 18 Holden Street, Kensington Park
Dress code: Smart casual
Cost: Complimentary; a light breakfast will be served
RSVP: By Wednesday 26 August -

Return to Pembroke and represent your House in our inaugural Old Scholars House Pickleball Tournament.

Whether you're an experienced player or trying pickleball for the first time, this is a fun and social opportunity to reconnect with fellow Old Scholars, enjoy the world's fastest-growing sport, and reignite a little House rivalry.

Enter with a friend, or register individually, and we'll pair you with a current Pembroke student for the tournament. It's a fantastic way to reconnect with the School community while sharing the court with the next generation of Pembroke students.

Date: Friday 4 September 2026
Arrival: 12.00 - 12.30pm
Tournament: 12.30 - 1.50pm
Venue: Haslam Oval Tennis Courts
Dress code: Athletic attire. We'll provide your House colours on the day.
Cost: Complimentary
RSVP: By Thursday 27 August -

Join us for Pembroke's version of Paint and Sip! Let your creativity flow and learn a thing or two from Pembroke's Head of Visual Arts, Michael Ferrier and Art Teacher, Angela Brewerton.

We will have two classes available with a maximum of 15 'students' per class. Whether you're a seasoned artist seeking fresh perspectives or a novice eager to unleash your inner creativity, we'd love for you to join us!

Date: Saturday 5 September 2026
Event times:
Workshop 1 (Ceramics): 10.30am - 12.30pm
Workshop 2 (Printmaking): 1.00 - 3.00pm
Workshop 3 (Cooking): More details to be revealed soon
Venue: Shipsters Road Building, 杏吧, 3 Shipsters Road, Kensington Park
Dress code: Whatever you feel comfortable in, but you may get clay or ink on you!
Cost: $50
RSVP: With ticket purchase until sold out -