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We’re proud to announce that as of the 9th of March 2019, the second school classroom at Watarrka Primary School has officially been opened! A group of our Foundation Directors, major donors, builders, school staff and the Watarrka community were present for the opening ceremony held at the school. 

Opening of the new Classroom:

The opening ceremony consisted of a walk through of the classroom itself, which has been recently completed and is ready for the students to use. The new classroom block contains a large modern kitchen, a big deck area, a sick bay room, a staff room and a computer room. 


Paul Jensen, Chairman of the Watarrka Foundaton stated:

"The kitchen is a great addition to the classroom area as this will provide the students with a place to learn how to cook the fresh produce they are growing in the vegetable garden. We hope they take these cooking and healthy eating lessons home with them, and into their lives after school.”

During the opening ceremony, students from the Watarrka Primary School bravely presented to the group on their thoughts of the new classroom. Their speeches were all very positive, describing how the fat bikes, fruit trees, veggie patch and basketball courts have changed their school experience and made learning fun. The students are all excited to begin using the second classroom facilities.