McKinnon Secondary College Alumni - Thistlelonians

22/10/2026

WIN A SIGNED MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB JERSEY!

Thistlelonian Max Gawn (Class of 2009) has generously donated a Melbourne Football Club jersey signed by Max and the 2026 team, giving our McKinnon Secondary College community the chance to raise funds for MND, a cause very close to Max's heart.

Earlier this year, our school community came together for our Fight MND Big Freeze fundraiser, including an Ice Bucket Challenge, raising funds and awareness for this important cause. We are excited to continue our support of Fight MND through this special raffle.

Tickets are $10 each, with all proceeds going to Fight MND to support its work in raising awareness and funds for motor neurone disease. The raffle will be drawn on 26 November 2026, with the lucky winner announced on our social media channels and school newsletter.

Enter the raffle for your chance to take home this incredible signed jersey while supporting our ongoing Fight MND fundraising efforts.

🔗 https://www.trybooking.com/DPNLI

Good luck, and thank you for your support!

Thistlelonian Max Gawn (Class of 2009) has generously donated a Melbourne Football Club jersey signed by Max and the 2026 team to raise funds for MND.

21/10/2026

✨What a magical night at our Grand Reunion!

On Saturday 17 October, we welcomed alumni from the classes of 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006 and 2016 back to school.

Seeing so many classes reunite was truly special. The room was filled with warm laughter, unforgettable memories, and old friends catching up like no time had passed at all.

A huge, heartfelt thank you to our amazing Thistlelonian Committee and all of our wonderful volunteers for making this evening so unforgettable.

Here’s to the memories made and the bonds that last a lifetime!

📷View the full photo gallery on our website: https://mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au/PJKd4Me/alumni

21/10/2026

We recently welcomed back the classes of 1961 (65 years!) and 1976 (50 years!) for a special reunion Afternoon Tea.

It was wonderful seeing old friends reconnect, reminisce, and fill the room with so many warm memories.

A huge thank you to our Senior Clarinet Ensemble for the beautiful music and the Year 11 Food Tech students for catering—having current McKinnon students host our alumni made the day even more meaningful.

Swipe through for a glimpse of the event!

View the full photo gallery on our website: https://mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au/PJKd4Me/alumni

16/10/2026

The Grand Reunion is tomorrow! Online ticket bookings have now closed, but tickets will still be available at the door, with cash or card payments accepted.

We can’t wait to welcome back former students and staff from the following years: 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006 and 2016.

Please share with your old schoolmates to help us spread the word. Partners and friends are welcome!

McKinnon Grand Reunion
• Saturday 17 October
• 4pm–8pm
• McKinnon Road Hall

Grand Reunion Schedule
• 4:00pm School Tour
• 4:30pm Reunion Starts
• 6:00pm School Photos

13/10/2026

Only 4 more days until you’re coming back to school for the Grand Reunion! Have you got your ticket yet?

The 2026 Grand Reunion is for the classes of 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006 and 2016.

Online ticket bookings close at 12pm Thursday, so don’t miss the chance to reconnect with former classmates and teachers!

Your ticket includes fresh, hot pizza, and drinks will be available at bar prices. Partners and friends are welcome to join the celebration!

Get your tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/DKKBC

Please note: If you are from the Class of 1961 (65 years since graduating) or the Class of 1976 (50 years since graduating), you should have received an emailed invitation to attend your special Principal’s Afternoon Tea, also held on Saturday, 17 October at 3pm. Please contact Melanie Lynch for more details if you have not recieved your invitation. Email [email protected] or phone (03) 8520 9092.

10/10/2026

We’re delighted to announce that retired former Principal Mrs Pitsa Binnion will be joining us at the Grand Reunion this year!

Mrs Binnion is looking forward to returning to McKinnon and reminiscing with alumni from the Classes of 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006 and 2016.

We’re sure there will be plenty of memories and stories to share!

One Week to Go
Saturday 17 October
4pm–8pm
Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/DKKBC

We hope to see you there!

09/10/2026

We have a special guest joining us at the Grand Reunion this year…but we’re not telling you who just yet! 🕵️

Can you guess who it is? We’ll reveal our mystery guest tomorrow!

Grand Reunion | Saturday 17 October | 4pm–8pm
https://www.trybooking.com/DKKBC

06/10/2026

With the Grand Reunion just around the corner, we’re getting nostalgic! The classrooms. The friendships. The school events. The inside jokes. And that teacher you’ll never forget.

We’d love to know: Who were some of your favourite teachers at McKinnon?

Tell us in the comments! 👇

🎓 McKinnon Grand Reunion
📅 Saturday 17 October
⏰ 4pm–8pm
📍 McKinnon Road Hall

Classes of: 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006 & 2016

Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/DKKBC

19/09/2026

Just one month to go! 🎉

Our 2026 Grand Reunion is coming up on Saturday 17 October, and we’d love to see as many former students and staff as possible.

The Grand Reunion will bring together ex-students and staff of McKinnon from the following years: 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006 and 2016.

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/DKKBC

Your ticket includes hot, fresh pizza, and drinks are available to purchase on the night. Please share with your old schoolmates to help us spread the word.

We hope you can join us for a fantastic night of catching up and reminiscing about your McKinnon school days! 💙

18/09/2026

Senin Seymour (Class of 2024) is currently on a football scholarship at Mercer University in Georgia, USA, where he plays as a punter and can uniquely kick with either foot, a rarity in American football.

Senin made his college football debut this month in a nationally televised game against East Texas A&M. He recorded seven punts for 268 yards, with a longest punt of 44 yards. In his following game against Furman, Senin averaged an impressive 44.7 yards per punt, including a 56-yard punt.

After completing a trial with the Australian Kicking Academy, Senin was offered a scholarship to Mercer University, where he plays in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), the second tier of NCAA football competition.

A skilled sportsman, Senin represented McKinnon at state level in senior cricket, football and baseball. He was also House Captain in Year 12

We wish Senin every success in America and look forward to hearing more about his experiences playing college football in the US.