Crawford International celebrates its 30th anniversary
An international school that provides children with an academically progressive, innovative, and future-focused education commemorated its 30th anniversary with a night festival picnic.
![Ryan and Cathy Haigh smile for the camera.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2023/08/MrMsHaigh_47477-e1692689663330.jpg)
Crawford International Sandton families and friends warmed the cold air on August 8 by celebrating the school’s 30th birthday with a night festival picnic.
DJ Dino Bravo, Thee Jam, Brent Harris (from Just Jinjer), Boki Ntsime (semi-finalist, Idols), Nic Rush (Watershed), Sofaya Nkosi (world-class vocalist), Tulla Eckhart, and the talented Crawford learners kept guests entertained with great tunes.
![Tulla Eckhart performs at the celebration.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2023/08/MsTullaEckhart_55888-e1692689513697-520x380.jpg)
Nadia Cooke, the school’s project coordinator said, “The ground was vibrating with many learners, teachers, and parents dancing the evening away.”
She added the Grade 9 entrepreneurs provided an exciting shopping experience for the attendees.
![Lucinda Pinto, Jacqueline Aird and Jill Meintjes look forward to the evening performances.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2023/08/MsLucindaPintoMsJa_22244-e1692689530844-483x400.jpg)
“Another highlight of the evening was when the principal of Crawford International Sandton College cut the birthday cake and Tulla Eckhart ignited the crowd into a jubilant Happy Birthday song.”
Cooke concluded by thanking all the teachers, learners, Crawford families, and their friends for being part of the unforgettable celebration.
![Shaun Osner, and Technau and Natasha Ullmann have a great time together.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2023/08/MrOsnerMsTechnau-U_59264-e1692689548229-520x367.jpg)
![Tracey Purkiss and Reshma Maharaj at the night picnic.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2023/08/MsTraceyPurkissMsR_77835-e1692689573166-305x400.jpg)
![The Crawford International Sandton cake for the celebrations.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2023/08/F4A9844_73904-e1692689591455-520x354.jpg)
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