HORSHAM Primary’s 298 campus was awash with dreams on Wednesday as children dressed as their future careers.
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Principal Chris Walter said the Baillie Street campus was filled with young professionals, from netball players to scientists.
“The theme of day was come as what you want to do when you grow up,” Mr Walter said.
“We had a bunch of footy and cricket players but also doctors, vets, a couple of teachers and a prime minister or minister of foreign affairs, as they said.”
Students from prep to grade six were asked to think about their future carer path and dress up to show off their dreams. The day was organised by the campus’ junior school councillors.
“They raised over $200 from gold coin donations,” Mr Walter said.
“That will be re-distributed to school to purchase sport equipment or upgrade equipment or seating.”
Mr Walter said students organising events ensured they developed leadership roles.
“Part of role is to come up with ideas and communicate to classes,” he said.
“A teacher co-ordinates the group but the children’s role is to promote the event, and make sure classes know what’s happening.
“They provide ideas and flyers.”
Mr Walter said children organising events helped make them feel connected to the school.
“It’s an opportunity for students to have a voice and talk about what they think is important and what they’d like see happen to add value to the school,” he said.
“From a school point of view, it fosters a sense of connection.
“It gives them ownership of the environment.
“They start to develop a sense of community, and don’t just do things for themselves.”
Mr Walter said students would decide how the money raised would be spent to better the school.
