A new garden and school leader were celebrated recently at Leitchville Primary School. Pictured are State Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh and Ryder Smith.
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Ryan Bellingham
Leitchville Primary School inducted a young leader and unveiled its new school garden on Friday, April 4.
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Community members, students, school staff and local government members gathered at noon for the celebration.
Student Ryder Smith was announced as this year’s school leader, and was congratulated by State Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh with a badge and letter.
Teacher Jess Cox said Ryder was an approachable and dedicated student who had progressed well over the past few years, making him a great fit for the role.
Peter Walsh, Ryder Smith and Jess Cox discussed leadership and the importance of small schools.
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Ryan Bellingham
Addressing the crowd, Ryder said he wanted to create high expectations for how the school was represented and a focus on learning.
Mr Walsh gave a speech for the Milky Bar garden’s opening, and discussed the importance of rural schools.
“I went to a school that had 15 students, so I understand little schools,” he said.
The garden, named after the colourful cow statue decorated by students, was created by the children as part of the Little Workshops program.
The Milky Bar garden was created by students and features their artwork.
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Ryan Bellingham
School council president Jim Parsons leads the program. He said students did an impressive job laying the foundation and planting the greenery.
Gannawarra Shire Council mayor Garner Smith, Mr Walsh and Mr Parsons formally opened the garden with a ribbon cutting.
Peter Walsh, Jim Parsons, and Cr Garner Smith cutting the Milky Bar garden ribbon.
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Ryan Bellingham
Students and attendees pictured in front of the new garden.
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Ryan Bellingham
Principal Jodie Fletcher said it was great to be with the school community on the day and thanked Mr Walsh and Cr Smith for their attendance.
Ms Fletcher said the school’s smaller size allowed staff to build meaningful connections with students, and that the day was a reminder of the power of community.
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