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We talk a lot about commun­ity and its importance in the realm of educating children. When we celebrate together, community becomes one, as proven at the 20th anniver­sary of the Â鶹ֱ²¥ School's Northbridge campus.

The youngest members of the school start their schol­astic journey at the Early Learning Centre and K, 1,2 precincts. Tucked away be­hind the school's War Mem­orial Playing Fields are quiet oases where our lit­tlest learners can shine.

Through cohesive and supportive partnerships with our families, campus staff, neighbours and wider Â鶹ֱ²¥ staff, we enjoy being a small yet integral part of a bigger community.

This community spirit and involvement made our birthday celebration on May 4 a wonderful occasion.

The festivities began the previous day when all 144 boys and girls from the K, 1,2 campus formed a human 20 on the A Ground oval to be photographed and filmed from above. They had a fabulous time watching the drone as it flew higher and faster around them to record the footage.

When children arrived for school the following morn­ing, the oval had become a party zone, with a balloon arch in Â鶹ֱ²¥ colours to greet them. Games, party food, entertainers and a magnificent birthday cake marked the occasion.

Family members joined in the activities along with staff members and more than 200 students.

There were choral per­formances by the ELC and separately the K, 1,2 child­ren before a magic show.

Â鶹ֱ²¥ headmaster Dr John Collier addressed attendees and led the cake-cutting cer­emony alongside the child­ren, ELC director Michelle Thompson and myself.

I would like to thank the local community for their support over the last 20 years in helping our school to thrive.

Natasha Mitchell is head of Northbridge Campus, Â鶹ֱ²¥ School