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Early celebrations for Moama Public School mothers

By Lua Ikenasio

May 8, 2026

Aria Roberts and Christina Berzuela practising yoga. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Mums, grandmothers, aunties and carers gathered at Moama Public School recently for an early Mother’s Day celebration.

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Students took part in a range of activities alongside the special women in their lives, rotating through sessions of yoga, creative crafts and manicures.

After the activities wrapped up, guests and students enjoyed a shared picnic lunch provided by the school on its new oval.

Moira Zealley, Bec Amy and Ruby Zealley painting their nails. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Edward, Narzha and Kaylea Hanson enjoyed the afternoon. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Layker Carlisle, Carol Finn, River Carlisle and Nash Carlisle showing off their new manicures. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

The Riv headed along to the event and asked some students what they love most about their mums.

Brayden Africano

Brayden loves his mum because she helps him do things he can’t do and makes him yummy food like spaghetti.

Rekyah Cooper-Elson

Rekyah enjoys visiting different places with her mum like her auntie’s house, the park and Melbourne. She also loves when her mum cooks her dinner because she loves everything her mum makes.

Ellery Bronsgeest

Ellery said her mum is the best because she teaches her interesting things such as gymnastics, running, athletics and more. Her favourite thing to do with her mum is going to different places, especially Disney on Ice every year.

Parker and Chase Bramley

Parker loves his mum because she cooks and cares for him and makes tacos. Chase said he loves his mum because she is always with him and is very helpful. Their favourite things to do with mum are fishing, visiting the skate park and going on holiday.

Koah O’Farrell-Patten

Koah said she loves her mum because she’s the best and buys her everything she wants. Her favourite things to do with mum are go shopping at Kmart and Big W. She also loves when her mum cooks for her, especially if it’s steak or pork.