School principal Geoff Weppner and school council representative Lisa Bramich presented hampers and mementos to departing teachers Jacob Gillie, Rachel Olson and Mandy Mead, who have been highly-respected educators throughout the school community.
“It was wonderful to be able to welcome parents and carers back onto the school grounds again, after such a long absence, to share this special evening together,” Mr Weppner said.
The major presentation night award winners were students Ella Wood, Madeleine Shannon and Jai Stephens who won their awards for achievement, endeavour and citizenship respectively.
The Wombats House was crowned the champion house for 2021.
The 2020 Strathmerton Primary School award winners:
Academic achievement — Ella Wood.
Endeavour — Madeleine Shannon.
Citizenship — Jai Stephens.
Strathmerton RSL acholarships — Alyssa Wilson (Grade 4) and Tory Wilson (Grade 5).
Strathmerton Lions Club positive school attitude — Giselle Wren.
Care, willingness and achievement award — Lilly Graham.
Neighbourhood Watch community award — Amy Wyatt (senior) and Darci Carmody (junior).
LOTE/library award — Olivia Hanley (senior) and Kacey Beurs (junior).
The Vicki Whinray memorial award — Noah Beurs (senior) and Axel Henderson (junior).
Music award — senior Ella Wood (senior) and Mia Tonizzo (junior).
Physical education awards — Madeline Shannon and Ella Wood (senior) and Sadie Wren and Ella Carter (junior).