AS THE school year draws to a close, Parkview Public School opened their doors for the annual Christmas carnival on Friday.
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Children of all ages were eager to show their parents and siblings around the grounds and play in as many of the activities as they could manage.
From jumping castles and laser tag to sumo suit wrestling and a thong throw, there were activities for everyone.
Parkview P&C vice president Julie Axtill was pleased to see an increase in turnout from last year.
“Numbers were definitely up on previous years,” Mrs Axtill said.
“We had probably 20 or 30 more prepaid tickets than we had any other year.
“It was much better.”
The P&C were extremely thankful for the help from volunteers in planning and putting on the carnival.
“We had people who hadn’t volunteered for things earlier in the year and some who decided to take on bigger roles,” Mrs Axtill said.
“Their help is paramount, without them we can’t do anything.”
The event allowed children and staff to let their hair down and engage with each other and their families for a fun, social evening.
“The way our Christmas carnival runs, staff are so involved, they’re getting out there talking to parents they may not see all the time,” Mrs Axtill said.
“It’s a different atmosphere, conversations can happen and relationships can be formed.”
With the sound of the Lion’s train meandering through the Parkview neighbourhood throughout the evening, the lesson of the day was in smiles and laughter.