NARANGA School in Frankston celebrated its 50th anniversary last week.
Teachers, students, friends, and family visited the specialist school on Wednesday, 26 November, to celebrate the half-century milestone.
Naranga School student engagement and wellbeing leader Michelle Spence said that “countless hours of planning and preparation” went into the event.
“It was fantastic to see such a strong turnout. The rolling photo displays stirred many treasured memories, and we received heartfelt messages from past students who shared how deeply Naranga shaped their lives. The atmosphere was warm, joyful and full of connection—a fitting tribute to the school’s proud history. For those who have spent many years here, it felt like stepping back in time,” Spence said. “Naranga School was honoured to welcome their local MP Paul Edbrooke, as well as Ganga Giri and Uncle Shane, who delivered a moving Welcome to Country and shared rich Indigenous culture with the community.
“Naranga School would like to thank everyone who played a part in making the celebration so memorable. To their entire community for your ongoing support, they extend the warmest of gratitude.”
The school also launched its new school uniform at the milestone celebration.
First published in the Frankston Times – 2 December 2025