A school day to remember

The sun was shining and the students all smiling as the new South Melbourne Primary School in Southbank threw open its doors for its first ever community open day last month.

Member for Albert Park Martin Foley and City of Port Phillip Mayor Bernadene Voss joined teachers, parents and students for an afternoon of fun on May 25, with the event also marking the school’s official opening.

Principal and talented master of ceremonies Noel Creece kept the large crowd entertained throughout the afternoon, as Mr Foley and Mayor Voss helped students unveil a plaque and cut a giant ribbon.

A treasure hunt and time capsule were all part of the fun, as students enjoyed a video of their journey at their new school to date, while Mr Creece wowed the audience with an expert demonstration of giant bubble making!

Given all the attention the school had received surrounding its opening, Mr Creece described the ceremony as a low-key and dignified event that was aimed at acknowledging the significant contributions made by so many.

Mr Foley and Mayor Voss both addressed the crowd out the front of the school, as formal proceedings were closed with a special flag raising ceremony with the afternoon sun shining brightly.

“The Ferrars Street Education and Community Facility is a great example of what can be achieved in a partnership with government and we hope it will inspire other councils to seize similar opportunities,” Mayor Voss said.

The local community was provided an opportunity to explore the state-of-the-art facility, which includes a kinder, sports courts and a maternal and child health service.

Southbank Local News would also like to acknowledge the hard work of the many who worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to make this significant community asset a reality.