Held before the end of the school year, the event looked different to usual.

For the first time in the presentation day's 50-year history, the school was forced to move the function to a daytime event as COVID restrictions prevented parents and carers from attending.

Despite the restrictions, a huge viewership took the opportunity to engage in the event online via Facebook, celebrating the achievements of students and enjoying performances from the school's talented junior dance ensemble, combined dance ensemble, senior dance ensemble and school band.

Principal Travis Irvin took the opportunity to reflect on the resilience and flexibility of all sectors of the community, thanking staff, students, parents and carers for their contributions throughout the most challenging year in the school's history.

"When the school was forced into lockdown on March 23, I was blown away by the response from our community," he said.

"Our staff produced an innovative and meaningful response immediately developing online learning platforms that could be accessed by the community and our parents and carers were amazing, helping us to deliver learning remotely for nearly 400 children.

"I cannot speak highly enough of the role every individual played in ensuring learning was continuous for the children of our community."

Year 6 student Eden Richardson was awarded the school's highest academic honour being named dux for 2020, while school captains Jy Mawer (director's award) and Ruby Meline (Member for Murray award) were recognised for their outstanding achievements throughout the year.

IN OTHER NEWS:

The school's 2021 leadership team were announced with Cruze Dale and Gracie Daly elected as captains and Salvatore Alampi and Imogen Lang elected as vice captains.

School resumes on January 29 for all children in years one to six, with kindergarten commencing on February 1.

Parkview PS will host holiday open days on January 19 and 25.

Major award winners

Dux: Eden Richardson

Director's Award: Jy Mawer

Member for Murray Community Service Award: Ruby Meline

Janet Spittles Character Counts Scholarship: Jed Longhurst and Cruze Dale

Sportsperson of the Year (Skewes Family Shield): Xavier Chilko

Junior Sportsperson of the Year (Whymark Family Trophy): Josephine Irvin

Premier's Sporting Challenge Medal: Kian Henman

Mark Jennings Memorial Award for Instrumentalists: Pixie Wynn

Excellence in Performing Arts - Dance: Ruby Meline

Excellence in Performing Arts - Vocals: Chloe Dunbar

Samantha Weckert Memorial Award: Kayden Robinson

Calvin Eisenhut Memorial 'Spirited' Award: Layne Doyle

Leeton Day View Club Award: Grace Curry