Fireworks go off at second attempt

Pretty Beach Public School's annual fireworks night recent saw hundreds gathered to watch the winter display, according to Principal Ms Vicki Redrup.

"The parents, staff and children of the school were relieved the weather stayed at bay for this second attempt at the fundraiser," Ms Redrup said.

"The event had initially been intended for the weekend of the June gales."

Ms Redrup said the day began with a rush for show bags before the children took to the games corner and Bumpy Castle.

"There was a constant line of children keen to have their face painted," Ms Redrup said.

"The cake stall did a roaring trade, the soup was delicious and the fruit ice creams a hit with everyone

"The penultimate highlight of the night however, came when The Boy's Year Six Drummers and Year Five music students took to the field.

"Drumming teacher Mr Rowan Jones kept the boys on queue as they got the crowd in tune with their African rhythms.

"Finally, the bigger than ever display hit the night sky mesmerising the crowd with its noise, colour and brightness."

Fireworks night organiser Ms Peta Randall, mother to three at Pretty Beach, said the night had been yet another success.

Ms Randall said: "The night just shows what a happy industrious school, and community, we have here in Pretty Beach.

"Practically every parent at the school has been involved in the night and it's something the kids look forward to every year."

Ms Redrup said she was proud of the way everyone was able to enjoy himself or herself and thanked the Killcare Fire Brigade for making sure the night went off safely.

Press release, 26 Jul 2007 Vicki Redrup, Pretty Beach Public School