November 4th, 2023New ‘activation’ series for old Kyneton primary school site

The Kyneton community came together in recent days for a celebration of First Peoples’ culture, and to launch a new series of ongoing creative community events at the Old Kyneton Primary School site.
Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas attended the event which was the first in a
series of community focused activities aiming to open up the much-loved site to the
community while construction works continue on the heritage bluestone building.
The free event featured a performance of Ngarrandjeri/ Djab Wurrung/Gunditj Mara
musican and dancer Amos Roach in collaboration with Kulin Nations dance troupe
Murrundaya Yepengna Dancers.
Future activations will nw take place on two Saturdays each month through until March 2024
and local creative and community groups werre encouraged to submit proposals for activities.
The early Early Activation Program is being delivered by prospective site managers, Working
Heritage and is supported by the state government through Creative Victoria.
November and December dates are now confirmed with events today and 18 November
focusing on activities for young people and families and events on 2 and 16 December
celebrating the theme ’Radio GaGa’ including radio workshops, choir singalongs and a
Christmas-themed “crafternoon”.
Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas: “This Old Kyneton Primary School project is about revitilising the site for the people of Kyneton and creating a vibrant new creative drawcard for the region.
“This event is the first of many as part of the activation program which will bring the site to
life and provide opportunities for local creatives to showcase their talents.”