making students safer

It's terrific to see the new school crossing in operation at Menzies Creek Primary School. Yarra Ranges Council is not only responsible for installing new crossings, we employ our wonderful crossing supervisors as well.

The crossing provides students with an added level of safety as they cross the road to get to school.

The installation of the crossing is complimented by an upgraded footpath network in the area to encourage walking to school. It's great to see parents and students walking to school, I'm pleased to see this project delivered in the Lyster Ward.

menzies creek fete goes off with a bang

The Menzies Creek Primary School held their school fete today. What a great community event. Many locals were out not only from Menzies Creek Primary School but from surrounding areas too.



From left: Bree Thomas (school parent), me and Tanya Cooke (school principal) at the sink. Bree and Tanya put in a great effort contending with a continuous stream of dirty dishes.


It was great to see the school using the Shire of Yarra Ranges “Wash Against Waste sink” to have a waste free event, it sets a really good example for the community in minimising their impact on the waste stream. The school did a great job of highlighting other ways of minimising waste by encouraging fresh foods for lunchboxes instead of pre-packaged foods and reusable sandwich wrappers.

The school put on a terrific day with games and rides aplenty for the children and a massive auction for the adults. The day finished with a bang – a great display of fire twirling and a fabulous fireworks show.

Well done Menzies Creek Primary, I’m sure it was a very successful fundraiser for the school.