This school combined its opening with a strongly supported fete. Lotus Mackie and an enthusiastic Parents & Citizens team attracted both parents and locals to a fete with rides, raffles, a barbeque, games and chocolate wheels. It typifies an enthusiastic school community.

The $2.125 million went to four new class rooms and upgraded toilet facilities. Principal Tony Friedrich notes that the school also has a computer lab, video conferencing and digital film editing facilities.