Connecting with the Tatura community is important to Tatura Primary School.
Students take walks around town, to the footy oval, memorial gardens, and around Lake Bartlett, to connect with the community and explore their town.
Band students also participate in community events, playing for Moyola Aged Care residents, a retirement village in Tatura, as well as playing for the kindergarten students.
“We involve ourselves in the community whenever we can,” principal Susanne Gill said.
“We’re very proud to walk in the ANZAC Parade every year, and lay a wreath on Remembrance Day.”
Other ways they engage with the community is hosting talks with police officers and firefighters to help students learn more about how they protect the community and the work they do.
Tatura Primary School also holds fetes for the school community to enjoy.
“Years ago, we used to have big fetes,” Susanne said.
“COVID put a stop to our big fetes ... so we’re looking forward to having a big fete on October 26.”
The fete will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the school, in a fun filled day for the school community and wider Tatura community.
BY Georgia Tacey