Last year the school council considered shutting it down due to low enrolments, but support from families and the broader community led to the school being kept open. New principal Julie Braakuis said 2012 had brought a "refreshed feel" to the school.

"We have a large number of parents who have worked around the school with the addition of outside artworks and planned projects to beautify the surrounds as well the inside with displays and murals. We value how important the school is to our children and our families and are encouraged by the involvement of the parents and local community.

We have had a lot of support shown for our lovely school."

Picture: Daryl Gordon