Save Tharwa School

Minister for Education Andrew Barr visit to Tharwa Preschool and Primary School on 29th August was a ‘success’ from our campaign’s point of view. He was very well received by the school staff and students and by about 15 community members including parents. He stayed for about 1 ½ hours, toured the classrooms and had discussions with teachers and saw the
students in action. He then had what appeared to be a very pleasant morning tea with community members before facing the WIN news team-some of you may have seen the report on TV that night.

A huge thanks to all the staff and parents at Tharwa School who did a sterling job of presenting the school in all its glory. There were many people involved in the clean up job that ensured the school grounds were spruced up for the occasion- in particular thanks go to Kerry who came in on the weekend and stayed after school several days to put in an extra effort, and Leesa who did a back breaking job(literally) of weeding and pruning on the weekend. There were many other people who lent a hand and made it all happen, so thanks, even though I can’t name you all.

Overall, there seems to have been very positive rumours around that Andrew was enthralled by Tharwa School and noticeably surprised at the equality of opportunity given to the students at a small school when compared to those at a large school. Let us say that his ‘fears’ were eased and his eyebrows raised, and the kids even said “ When the Prime Minister came to our class, he had a big smile on his face; we think this means he’s going to let the school stay open !”

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