Pushbikes for participants

Five children from each primary school on the Peninsula received a pushbike and helmet at a conference held at the Ettalong Beach Club on Friday, February 18.

The team-building exercise was held by Schneider Electric which concluded in groups of participants being asked to construct a pushbike.

"These participants thought they were going to race each other on the bikes," said deputy principal Ms Lynn Balfour.

"There was no such bike race and whilst a few participants were a little disappointed, they all clapped and cheered when they saw the looks on the children's faces.

"At the conclusion of the bike making and after an afternoon tea on the verandah of the Mantra, the children, including the children from St John the Baptist, were given a bike each," she said.

"It was a fabulous afternoon and the children of Ettalong Public School have made a booklet to send to Schneider, thanking them for their generosity and thoughtfulness," said Ms Balfour.

Email, 25 Feb 2011 Lyn Balfour, Ettalong Public School