Middle Park Primary School
Nina TAYLOR (Albert Park) (09:50): I do want to say I had the delight of attending the Middle Park Primary School fete recently. It was absolutely fantastic. I want to congratulate principal Tim, the whole executive, the school council and all the parents and volunteers. They did an absolutely amazing job. They go all out to make sure everyone has a wonderful day. We had students singing and performing live on stage. We had parents performing live on stage as well. There was an enormous ride that they managed to get into the schoolyard. There was a cinema at night. It was hot, I have to say – it was pretty intense – but in spite of that people still turned up and gave everything they could for the benefit of all the students, because that is what it is all about. I should say I was very happy to be able to support the cake stall. We know this is a stellar component, but there were many, many stalls at the fete, and these are all important funds that go towards the school. But it is not only about that, it is also about connection. It is actually providing an opportunity for different families to get to know each other in a really nice relaxed space. It is like a whole-of-community event. I really want to commend the school for going all out.