By BRIDGET SCOTT
A CRANBOURNE primary school replaced tradition with inclusiveness this month and celebrated Christmas in the best way it knew how.
Cranbourne West Primary School held its Customs, Cultures and Christmas Carols on Thursday 4 December and celebrated the event as a festive season for all.
Children were invited to come dressed in costumes true to their culture, so everyone could be part of the end-of-year celebrations.
Parent and community liason officer Debbie Dodd said they wanted to have something where everyone would feel comfortable.
“We came up with this,” she said.
“It celebrated every culture.”
“We had some Indian girls dancing, the haka and some traditional Australian Christmas carols.”
The school put on two performances and Ms Dobbs said the hall was overflowing.
“The feedback was glowing,” she said.
“Everyone thought it was fantastic from start to finish – it really promoted harmony.”
All of the proceeds raised from the two performances went to the Cranbourne Information Support Service (CISS). The school donated a cheque for more than $500 to CISS the following week.
