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Past and present students of Carmel Adventist College in WA celebrate the school's 100th anniversary.

> Carmel Adventist College, WA, recently celebrated the beginning of its centenary year celebrations with the cutting of a special five-tiered cake during school assembly. Honoured guests for this occasion were John and Enid Eaton (pictured left to right), who commenced studies at Carmel 50 years ago. The Eatons met for the first time at the school and were married in the college chapel in 1961. Assisting in the celebrations were their grandchildren, Brydon Eaton and Larissa Hockley. Brydon is a student in Year 11 at Carmel, while Larissa is completing her teaching practicum at Avondale College.—Kerrie Long

> Young people from the Palmerston North, NZ, junior Sabbath school participated in the “Meet your neighbours” project from March 17 to 22. The project was run during Sabbath school time and included the juniors introducing themselves to our church neighbours and giving a gift of a loaf of bread, canned food and apples, along with other small food items. The kids were enthusiastic about the project. “Meet your neighbours” will take place once a month to teach them the skills of meeting people and sharing friendship and faith to people outside the church community.—Julene Duerksen-Kapao

> Four Avondale School students, Cooranbong, NSW, achieved exceptional results at the recent Sydney Equestrian Interschool (SEI) Championship, held at Sydney Equestrian Grounds. Jessica Willard (pictured) took out the overall SEI Champion trophy with a first and second in dressage and took out first in the St George Grand Prix for her division. Samantha and Harrison Faber along with Tessa Stoddard also topped the podium in a number of events. The success comes as no surprise for the school, which has seen excellent results dating back several years. “We have a very talented group of riders and have had at Avondale for quite a while,” says coordinator Donna Nevell.—Braden Blyde

> Students and staff at Nunawading Christian College, Vic, have had a “hair-raising” experience. By shaving or colouring their hair, participants raised $A800 for the Leukaemia Foundation’s “World’s greatest shave.” Organised by the student leadership team, the day began with a pancake breakfast. Initially many of the staff had their hair coloured but as more money came in Mr Lonsdale lost his 20-year-old beard. Mr Stiles (pictured) and school principal Jacques Calais agreed to have their heads shaved when funds reached the $A550 mark.The fundraiser was important to students and staff as a former teacher at the school had recently lost her battle with leukaemia. Next year students hope to raise $A1000.—Jacques Calais

> A member of the Albury church, NSW, Daniel Brinsmead, was awarded first prize for the Best Gospel Song in the youth category at the Australian Gospel Music Awards, held in Canberra, ACT, on March 8. Mr Brinsmead, a first-year university student studying vocal performance and composition, wrote the song “Look up” after his grandmother, Grace Mitchell, passed away in February 2006.—Beverley Hogg