Celebration: Strathmerton Primary School recently opened a new walking track for students. Pictured is Kyley Lee-Madgwick, whose family donated time and machinery to build the Strathy STAR walking track, cutting the ribbon to mark its official opening as students and teachers cheer. Turn to page 4.
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Strathmerton Primary School officially opened its ‘Strathy STAR’ walking track last week.
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The idea came from leading teacher, Mr Trevor Mills, who thought it would be a good idea for the school to design, lay and level the track as a whole-school activity to build a sense of community and pride.
And on Thursday, December 9, that pride could be seen on students and teachers’ faces as the track was opened for use for the first time.
Mr Mills said that as a result, all grade levels, including the preps and some teachers, used rakes, shovels and levelling boards to make the track.
“The whole process took about one month followed by watering and shaping to help the track set,” Mr Mills said.
Support each other: The new Strathy STAR walking track has signs displaying Strathmerton Primary School’s values along its route.
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The STAR name is an acronym for the school’s values:
Support each other;
Try your best;
Act safely; and
Respect.
Signs depicting these values are displayed around the track.
Students often use the track to go for a walk. It is also used for 350-metre races on the school’s Athletics Day, class brain breaks and fundraising lapathons.
Excited: Strathmerton Primary students on their new walking track with Kyley Lee-Madgwick whose family donated time and machinery to get it built.
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Principal Geoff Weppner said to add some scenery the school planted more than 100 trees and shrubs to border the track.
“The planting was also completed by the teachers and students,” Mr Weppner said.
"The Walking Track has been a great addition to our school environment and provides an exciting new resource for students to engage in more active pursuits at break times.
“Special thanks to the Lee-Madgwick family for their contribution of time, machinery and materials and Jeanette Graham for providing and assisting with the planting of the native trees and shrubs.”
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