80th Anniversary Gala Event
St Michael’s 80th Anniversary Gala Dinner
The Countdown is on!
Only 2 days to go!
The excitement is building as we prepare to celebrate St Michael’s 80th Anniversary Gala Dinner this Saturday, 17 October 2026, at Hotel Chadstone!
After months of planning, we look forward to bringing together families, friends, past and present members of the St Michael’s community, and our wonderful supporters for a memorable evening celebrating 80 wonderful years of St Michael’s.
Here are some important details for the evening, along with your final opportunity to support our fundraising efforts through the Raffle and Silent Auction.
Event Details
Date: Saturday 17 October 2026
Venue: Hotel Chadstone – Upton Room
Dress Code: Formal with a Touch of Gold
Arrival: From 6:30pm
Order of Events
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 6:30pm – 7:00pm | Arrival & Pre-Dinner Reception |
| 7:10pm | Official Welcome – Annie Herbison, Principal |
| 7:15pm | Opening Prayer – Rev. Darien Sticklen, Parish Priest |
| 7:20pm | Entrée Served |
| 8:00pm | Main Course Served |
| 8:20pm | Guest Performance – Joys Soul Duo |
| 8:50pm | Live Auction |
| 9:30pm | Closing Remarks |
| 9:35pm – 11:00pm | Dancing and Dessert |
Raffle – Win One of 8 Amazing Prizes!
Don't miss your chance to win one of 8 fantastic prizes, generously donated by our wonderful community supporters.
Raffle Ticket Prices:
- 1 Ticket – $25
- 3 Tickets – $50
- 8 Tickets – $100 (Best Value!)
Purchase your tickets here:
https://events.humanitix.com/celebrating-80-years-gala-dinner-raffle
Silent Auction – Bidding Is Now Open!
Our Silent Auction is officially LIVE, with an exciting range of prizes, experiences and gift vouchers up for grabs!
Whether you're attending the Gala Dinner or supporting us from home, everyone is welcome to participate.
Browse the prizes and place your bids here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-AU/ticketing/st-michaels-80th-anniversary-gala-dinner-silent-auction
All raffle and silent auction winners will be notified on Sunday, 18 October 2026.
Please share both links with family and friends. You do not need to attend the Gala Dinner to participate in the Raffle or Silent Auction.
Every ticket purchased and every bid placed will help raise funds to enhance the outdoor play spaces and facilities at St Michael’s School.
Parking Information
For guests attending the Gala Dinner, please note the following parking arrangements at Hotel Chadstone.
Self-Parking – $45 per vehicle
Enter via Car Park F from Dandenong Road.
When using Google Maps, search for Chadstone Shopping Centre Car Park F, rather than Hotel Chadstone, as the hotel's main entrance is for valet parking only.
Valet Parking – $75 per vehicle
Available at the hotel's main entrance via Capital Avenue.
Please refer to the attached parking map for further details. We recommend allowing additional time for parking so you can join us for the pre-dinner reception from 6:30pm.
Keep the Celebration Going – Official After-Party!
The celebrations don't have to end at 11:00pm!
Join us for the official after-party at Oydis Ashburton, 190–192 High Street, Ashburton.
We would love to see you there!
Thank You for Your Support!
A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors, donors, local businesses, families and volunteers whose contributions have made this special celebration possible.
Your generosity will help us create improved outdoor spaces and facilities for current and future generations of St Michael’s students.
We can't wait to celebrate 80 wonderful years of St Michael’s with you this Saturday, 17 October!
Warm regards,
Cheryl Tan
Organising Chairperson
St Michael’s 80th Anniversary Gala Dinner
A Very Special Thank You to Our Sponsors:
