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Yarloop students home for farewell

Hannelore HepburnHarvey-Waroona Reporter
Edan Ross, Matthew Osborn, Jacob Lovett, John-Tyler Garrity, Celeste Berrigan and Trent Atherton returned to their school for the last time to celebrate their graduation. Credit for images: Hannelore Hepburn
Camera IconEdan Ross, Matthew Osborn, Jacob Lovett, John-Tyler Garrity, Celeste Berrigan and Trent Atherton returned to their school for the last time to celebrate their graduation. Credit for images: Hannelore Hepburn

The Yarloop Primary School community returned to their school on Thursday to farewell the small Year 6 cohort in style.

Principal John Collis acknowledged the difficult year and praised staff who went out of their way to help children affected directly and indirectly by the devastating January bushfire.

Gary Van Burgel presents Celeste Berrigan with the Senior Citizenship Award on behalf of the Yarloop Masonic Lodge.
Camera IconGary Van Burgel presents Celeste Berrigan with the Senior Citizenship Award on behalf of the Yarloop Masonic Lodge.

“It is great to be back at our school, even if it is only for tonight,” Mr Collis said.

Teacher Sara Noble congratulates Jacob Lovett on winning the Harvey Senior High School Scholarship.
Camera IconTeacher Sara Noble congratulates Jacob Lovett on winning the Harvey Senior High School Scholarship.
Teacher Sara Noble congratulates Jacob Lovett on winning the Harvey Senior High School Scholarship.
Camera IconTeacher Sara Noble congratulates Jacob Lovett on winning the Harvey Senior High School Scholarship.
Trent Atherton receives the senior Scitech Award from teacher Lauren Day.
Camera IconTrent Atherton receives the senior Scitech Award from teacher Lauren Day.
Trent Atherton receives the senior Scitech Award from teacher Lauren Day.
Camera IconTrent Atherton receives the senior Scitech Award from teacher Lauren Day.
Principal John Collis announces Caleb Halling as the winner of the Attendence Award.
Camera IconPrincipal John Collis announces Caleb Halling as the winner of the Attendence Award.

It was a joyous celebration at the amphitheatre and children showed off their drumming skills and entertained the audience with a whole school performance.

Yarloop Primary School P&C president Nathan Lavis presents Caleb Halling with the Junior Citizenship Award.
Camera IconYarloop Primary School P&C president Nathan Lavis presents Caleb Halling with the Junior Citizenship Award.
Principal John Collis announces Caleb Halling as the winner of the Attendence Award.
Camera IconPrincipal John Collis announces Caleb Halling as the winner of the Attendence Award.

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