Students were eager to get their hands dirty for the sake of fine art and assisted local artist Corey Strong in painting a mural on one of the building walls. The mural itself will represent the rich indigenous background that the school holds in pride.

Local elder Neville Sampson was on hand to talk to the children about the meaning of the painting and also to liaise with Corey on the technicalities of Aboriginal art.

Aboriginal education tutor and organiser of the artwork, Sharon Farrell, told The Leader that it was a great day.

“The kids really enjoyed it,” Ms Farrell said.

“It’s all about involving the kids and engaging them in this. It’s a completely voluntary project. Bunnings Warehouse helped us out a lot and TD’s Paint Spot donated the paint.

“We also had a barbecue and the food was donated. The kids donated a gold coin which will help us out with our other school projects.”

Ms Farrell made special mention of the children who painted their hands white and red and printed them on the wall.

“It’s not finished yet we’ll also have some animals on the wall such as a sand goanna.

“Corey designed this himself and did a really good job.”

Ms Farrell also teaches a film and photography class at the school and said a film would be made about the painting of the mural.