Harvey school hit by tragedy ends year on positive note
St Anne’s Primary School end of year concert and presentation night last Thursday night was held at the school grounds for the first time in many years.
Deputy principal Danielle Alfirevich pictured with the Year 6 and 7 award winners and their prizes.
Teachers opted to have the special night back at the school after being held at the Harvey Amphitheatre for the past few years and the change was welcomed by the big crowd of parents and families.
The junior classes delighted the crowd with popular Christmas Carols.
The night began with a nativity story, coordinated by music teacher Pam Mailau, which included narration by senior students and songs performed by each class.
The Year 5 class dressed as kings for their rendition of We Three Kings
Acting principal Peter Sell made special mention of former principal John Walker.
“The 2014 school year has provided the school community with a number of challenges and a very significant challenge was the loss of the school principal John Walker, ” Mr Sell said.
“This community, especially the staff and students, are to be commended on their level of resilience in how they have overcome this tragic event, ” Mr Sell said.
St Anne s junior primary award winners display some of their book prizes from the presentation night.
Mr Sell announced a new Annual Music Scholarship had been created by the Bunbury Diocese in honour of Mr Walker and his 22 years’ service to education.
“The recipient will be a Year 6 student from one of the Catholic feeder schools to Bunbury Catholic College,” Mr Sell said.
St Anne’s is also looking at dedicating a new play area in the junior primary area to the former principal.
The following annual awards were presented to graduating Year 6 and 7 students by special guests:
Lions Club Academic Award – Georgie Fiore (Year 7) and Erika Esquillio (Year 6).
Rotary Scholarship Award – Cecilia Celisano (Year 7) and Faye Santos (Year 6).
Nola Marino Citizenship Award – Lily Birch (Year 7) and Matthew Wilson (Year 6).
Christian Endeavour Award – Monique Ellis (Year 7) and Isabella Fimmano (Year 6).
Murray Cowper Encouragement Award – Anthony Vitalone (Year 7) and Frank Angi (Year 6).
Joe Morabito Sportsmanship Award – Jonathon Ietto (Year 7) and James Hewer (Year 6).
Bunbury Catholic College Book Award – Caleb Pedrazzoli (Year 7) and Kyden Toop (Year 6).
Harvey High School Scholarship Award – Faye Santos (Year 6).
Harvey High School Book Award - Monique Ellis (Year 7).
