If you're feeling a wave of nostalgia for your schooldays and no one
else is taking the initiative of organising a school reunion, you
might like to take the helm yourself. It'll take a bit of effort and
expense but the rewards will be commensurate. So how do you start?
The first essential step is to prepare a list of your old classmates and try to locate them. You should start with those living in your neighbourhood who you've kept in touch with. The internet has made finding old classmates a breeze with such sites as friendsreunited.com featuring sections for most of the schools in the UK.
Next you'll need to set a date for your school reunion. Anything up to a year in advance is fine. You need to choose a venue, preferably a hall or hotel function room and think about catering.
Next, you need to think about the plan for the evening and any entertainment. You might want to invite the class extrovert to be the MC. The choice of music is very important. Playing hits in your schooldays is a great way to break the ice and bring back memories. And dancing is a great way to get a party atmosphere going.
Another great option is to get some photographs from your schooldays and put on a slideshow. And a little research will allow you to put on a display such as "Where are they now?". Or you could offer prizes for the longest marriage or the like. The possibilities are endless.
Ultimately, you need to make everyone feel special and part of a community. And you and your guests can imagine themselves young and carefree again, at least for the evening.
The first essential step is to prepare a list of your old classmates and try to locate them. You should start with those living in your neighbourhood who you've kept in touch with. The internet has made finding old classmates a breeze with such sites as friendsreunited.com featuring sections for most of the schools in the UK.
Next you'll need to set a date for your school reunion. Anything up to a year in advance is fine. You need to choose a venue, preferably a hall or hotel function room and think about catering.
Next, you need to think about the plan for the evening and any entertainment. You might want to invite the class extrovert to be the MC. The choice of music is very important. Playing hits in your schooldays is a great way to break the ice and bring back memories. And dancing is a great way to get a party atmosphere going.
Another great option is to get some photographs from your schooldays and put on a slideshow. And a little research will allow you to put on a display such as "Where are they now?". Or you could offer prizes for the longest marriage or the like. The possibilities are endless.
Ultimately, you need to make everyone feel special and part of a community. And you and your guests can imagine themselves young and carefree again, at least for the evening.