Walwa Primary School may be small in size but last Friday it proved once again that it continues to ‘punch above its weight’.
Hosting the F–2 Cluster Day, Walwa PS proudly showcased the hard work, learning and progress its students have made across the year – much of it centred around their impressive Food and Fibre program.
Thanks to the welcome support of Snowy Hydro, the school has developed a thriving science garden – a living classroom designed to foster curiosity, sustainability and hands-on exploration.
This space formed the heart of Friday’s activities as students from cluster schools came together to learn where food and fibre come from and how they are created.
The day was filled with excitement and authentic learning experiences.
Students watched in awe as Cam Szery demonstrated sheep shearing, bringing the fibre strand of the curriculum to life. They then moved from paddock to product, exploring knitting and weaving with Meredith Bee Haugen and Sarah Harris, discovering how wool can be transformed into something new.
A lively highlight was the hip hop dance session to Shaun the Sheep, with Hamilton, where students laughed, moved and celebrated learning through rhythm, energy and creativity – a perfect complement to the day’s theme of fibre, wool and fun.
In the science garden, Chrissie McKimmie led engaging experiments that encouraged students to observe, hypothesise and connect scientific thinking to the natural world around them.
Visitors also toured the school’s vegetable gardens, outdoor learning spaces and sustainable projects that the students proudly maintain.
One of the sweetest moments of the day was meeting the baby chickens which delighted the younger students and reminded everyone why hands-on, real-world learning is so powerful.
The event was a celebration of community partnerships, innovative teaching and the belief that even small schools can offer big opportunities.
Walwa Primary School continues to demonstrate that meaningful, connected learning thrives when curiosity, nature, creativity and community come together.
This article appeared in Corryong Courier, 20 November 2025.
