By Esther Lauaki
A striking and symbolic face will greet pupils at one of Truganina’s newest schools when it opens next month.
Esteemed Victorian street artist Matt Adnate has put the final touches on this masterpiece in the foyer of Doherty’s Creek P-9 College ahead of its first school year.
Principal Ian Wren said the mural of a young Wurundjeri girl would reflect some of the school’s core values.
“It’s very exciting starting a new school and the artwork sets a tone for the kind of school that we want to be,” Mr Wren said.
“I wanted to develop an inclusive new school and it’s important to acknowledge the indigenous people of this land.
“Another significance of the artwork is that we wanted to place the child at the front of the school [reception] … we always want to put our children first.”
Mr Wren, former principal at Bacchus Marsh Primary School, said about 225 children were enrolled to start school on February 1 and an event to welcome new pupils and their families would be held later this week.
