NSW RETIRED TEACHERS' CENTENARY LUNCH   I am pleased to invite you to the NSW Retired Teachers Association Centenary Lunch on Thursday 13 August 2026 at Teachers Federation House, 23–33 Mary Street, Surry Hills.   The event will include: the launch of Chronicle V, a history of the RTA’s activities from 1986 to 2026 a guest speaker a display of artifacts from Federation’s archives. The lunch will take place in the Heritage Room.   The gathering will commence at noon in Hands Lane (the foyer of the Federation auditorium), followed by lunch in the Heritage Room, on the ground floor.   Seating for the lunch is limited and we request that you make your booking by 20 July.   Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased online through Sticky Tickets at this link.   If you have any questions, please email nswrta1919@gmail.com.   The Retired Teachers Association Executive look forward to welcoming you to our centenary celebrations.   Yours sincerely,   Gemma Ackroyd 2026 President NSW Retired Teachers Association

 CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THE RETIRED TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION

MAY 2026 

MEETING  - Friday 8th May

11.00am - Committee Meeting

12pm - Light lunch will be provided. 

12.45pm - Guest Speaker 

2pm - General Meeting

# For those members wishing to participate remotely (via ZOOM), please email to register at 

rtazoom@gmail.com

GUEST SPEAKER  Bill Phippen OAM

History of the Sydney Harbour Bridge - concentrating on the role of Bradfield's Secretary

Bill will talk about the life of Kathleen M Butler, who, for many years, worked alongside the NSW government engineer, John Bradfield, as his confidential secretary.

MONTHLY OUTING  Chinatown a self guided tour and lunch

WHEN - Tuesday 19th May

TIME - 11.00am. Meet at Central Station, on the Concourse, near the clock. We will catch the Light Rail to Chinatown (11.17am)

LUNCH - TBC - at your own cost

*Contact Linda on 0402 111 727 to book your spot

MONTHLY LUNCHEON Wednesday 13th May

LOCATION - Vic on George, Level 3, Myer City Store @ 12pm

Contact Christina on nswrta1919@gmail.com to reserve your seat or if you have any questions.

 SOLDIER - TEACHER MEMORIAL

Found in Federation's Auditorium in Surry Hills

 CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THE RETIRED TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION

APRIL 2026 

MEETING  - Friday 10th April

11.00am - Committee Meeting

12pm - Light lunch will be provided. 

12.45pm - Guest Speaker 

2pm - General Meeting

# For those members wishing to participate remotely (via ZOOM), please email to register at 

rtazoom@gmail.com

GUEST SPEAKERS  Ken Stevenson and Ross Bell

Teachers killed in war (Honour Board)

MONTHLY OUTING The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

 

WHEN - Wednesday 29th April

WHERE - The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

MEET - TBA

TIME - TBA

COST - TBA

*Contact Linda on 0402 111 727 for more information or to book your spot

MONTHLY LUNCHEON Wednesday 15th April

LOCATION - Vic on George, Level 3, Myer City Store @ 12pm

Contact Christina on nswrta1919@gmail.com to reserve your seat or if you have any questions.

 CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THE RETIRED TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION

MARCH 2026 

MEETING  - Friday 13th March

11.00am - Committee Meeting

12pm - Light lunch will be provided. 

12.45pm - Guest Speaker 

2pm - General Meeting

# For those members wishing to participate remotely (via ZOOM), please email to register at 

rtazoom@gmail.com

GUEST SPEAKER Terry Jones on Fort Scratchley (Newcastle)

MONTHLY OUTING  Glenalvon House

WHERE - 8 Lithgow st, Campbelltown

COST - $15pp for guided tour and morning tea

TIME - 10.30am

TRANSPORT - meet at venue or at Central Station @ 8.45am on Platform 23

*Contact Linda on 0402 111 727 to book your spot

MONTHLY LUNCHEON Wednesday 18th March

LOCATION - Vic on George, Level 3, Myer City Store @ 12pm

Contact Christina on nswrta1919@gmail.com to reserve your seat or if you have any questions.

 CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THE RETIRED TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION

FEBRUARY 2026

MEETING  - Friday 13th February

11.00am - Committee Meeting

12pm - Light lunch will be provided. 

12.45pm - Guest Speaker 

2pm - General Meeting

# For those members wishing to participate remotely (via ZOOM), please email to register at 

rtazoom@gmail.com

GUEST SPEAKER  Associate Professor Greg de Moore (psychiatrist)

Australia's first sports star : Tom Wills

Thomas Wentworth Wills was an Australian sportsman who is credited with being Australia's first cricketer of significance and a founder of Australian rules football.

MONTHLY OUTING

WHERE - Wollongong Art Gallery, 46 Burelli Street, Wollongong

WHEN - Tuesday 24th February

TIME - 11am

COST -  Free

GETTING THERE - 850m walk from Wollongong Station

If you are catching the train - meet at Central Staion on Platform 25 @ 8am.

LUNCH - Bomborra, 2 Endeavour Drive, Wollongong (on the first floor) @1pm

At own cost

For more information about the excursion please contact Linda @

lindakatherinescott783@outlook.com or 0402 111 727

MONTHLY LUNCHEON Wednesday 18th February

LOCATION - Vic on George, Level 3, Myer City Store @ 12pm

Contact Christina on nswrta1919@gmail.com to reserve your seat or if you have any questions.

FOR THE DIARY

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THE RETIRED TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION

Special Function

Thursday, 13th August, 2026 in the Heritage Room at Federation House. Details will be posted at a future date

MEETING DATES FOR 2026

Friday 13th February

Friday 13th March

Friday 10th April

Friday 8th May

Friday 12th June

Friday 10th July

No August meeting due to Centenary celebrations

Friday 11th September

Friday 9th October

Friday 13th November - AGM

Friday 11th December