Published on Friday, 21 July 2017 at 12:00:00 AM
Children of all ages were kept busy throughout the recent school holidays with plenty of creative and challenging activities on offer thanks to the Shire of Ashburton’s partnerships with Rio Tinto and the Chevron-operated Wheatstone Project.
Craft was a central theme to these school holidays allowing local children to explore their own creativity and learn some new skills and techniques. While craft challenged the children’s imagination and artistic flair, there was plenty on offer to keep the kids active, develop their team-work skills and to just have fun!
Young Pannawonica residents were given the unique opportunity to be a ‘Police Officer for the day’ at the Pannawonica Police station which was met with much enthusiasm.
Shire President Kerry White said it was fantastic to see so many children participating in the abundance of activities available throughout the Shire each School Holiday period.
“The generosity of Rio Tinto and the Chevron-operated Wheatstone Project’s provides valuable support to both parents and children, allowing everyone to enjoy the school holidays.” Said Cr White.
General Manager Paraburdoo region Gabrielle Iwanow said the school holiday programme enabled locals to stay home, explore and enjoy the beautiful Pilbara over the holiday period.
“The school holiday programme had a variety of activities that encouraged creativity and opportunities to engage in arts and local cultural experiences, ” Ms Iwanow said. “Rio Tinto is proud to work with the Shire of Ashburton to deliver programmes that support a vibrant, connected and family-centred culture across local communities.”
Chevron Australia Community Engagement Advisor Erin Glancy said community celebrations and holiday events play an important role in bringing the community together.
“The school holiday activities form part of our ‘Working Together for Onslow’ partnership with the Shire of Ashburton, which supports community events and programs that help make Onslow a vibrant and inclusive place to live and work.”
As a final wrap up Onslow Mum’s and Dad’s competed in an adult only Bubble Soccer competition at the Town Oval which proved to be popular amongst both the adults competing, as well as the young spectators on the sidelines.
Planning for the September school holidays is already underway, and promises to keep Mum, Dad and of course the children happy.
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