It has been decided by the department to move students and resources from Murrami Public to Whitton Public School following consultation with the community. 

A department spokesman said the decision was made in the interests of current and future students.

"The process of combining the two schools will emphasise retaining their ‘small school’ atmosphere and maintaining the character and culture of the two schools," the spokesman said.

"Whitton Public School already offers excellent facilities, including a large well-kept playing area, extensive technology and a Stephanie Alexander garden and kitchen. 

"These will be further enhanced with the transfer of resources from Murrami Public."

Strategies will be put in place to ensure the transition is as smooth as possible for students and families. 

"While Murrami Public was not forced to close because it was reaching a pre-determined minimum number of students, parents recognised a trend of decreasing enrolments and saw there was opportunities to sustain and strengthen their students’ learning opportunities by combining with Whitton Public," the spokesman said.

"In part, they observed a ‘window of opportunity’ as there would be staff moving, resulting from the change to a ‘one-teacher’ school."

-Further reaction in Tuesday's Irrigator