The Wonderful Under 8’s Day

By Isabelle Driscoll

On Tuesday, 16 May, our Prep to Year 3 students, as well as many younger siblings and community members, gathered in the name of fun, celebrating Peachester State School’s fabulous 2023 Under 8’s Celebrations. This year the theme was “Play: You, Me and the Community.” It seemed to be a wonderful experience for the enthusiastic children. There were thirteen different activities for the kids, all prepared by senior students and staff members.

Skylah and Charlotte, Year 1, both agreed that they enjoyed playing together the most. Prep student, Piper, thoroughly enjoyed the weaving activity, making a colourful wall hanging to take home to her family.

Ms Kunde, Music teacher, said “It is an opportunity for multiple different age groups to come together and play.”

Sunny from Grade 1 said she enjoyed drawing with chalk on a chalk board, while Prep student

The wet weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the children, with music and laughter flowing throughout the school, students dancing on stage, enjoying their cooking, painting their masterpieces, learning yoga moves and swapping from each activity with delight. It was a truly fabulous morning for all the children and adults that attended the celebration.

ZONTA Club of Blackall Range held its changeover dinner last week, May 23rd, and welcomed its new board, including new president Margy Henderson.

Outgoing president Ann Koenig welcomed Margy to the chair, saying she had enjoyed the role of president but aftger three years was looking forward to just being a member.

“The board works very well together and our monthly meetings are full of fun, as well as carrying out our responsibilities as a board,” she said. “I welcome the incoming board. Keep up the good work and enjoy the time you have together.”

Margy said she was proud to be stepping up as president of such a wonderful organisation.

“I’ll do my best to keep the club on an even keel and continue to focus on enhancing the lives of women and girls, to grow locally and inernationally, as well,” Margy said. The club also handed over two cheques - to Mapleton Library and Sonshine Sanctuary to help with their community-building projects. The club is continuing its volunteer projects, including its successful birthing kits packing morning, as well as its plant sales and scholarship program.