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Santa’s surprise delivery

By Pip Turton

Dec 16, 2025

Adam Allen, Billy Jo Commisso, Xiomara Joachim Morgan and Jett Orborne-Flint were excited to receive gifts from Santa, elf Finn Walters and the school dog, Billie. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

The sound of sleigh bells and excited cheers filled the air at Mooroopna Park Primary School as Santa Claus made a surprise appearance at the school’s final assembly of the year.

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The jolly visit delighted all 170 students, with each receiving a large Christmas bag packed with a present and festive goodies, turning an ordinary school morning into a moment of Christmas magic.

Principal Hayden Beaton said the annual celebration was made possible through the generosity of Everyday Supplies.

“Everyday Supplies helps us make this happen each year,” he said.

Jac McCarty from Everyday Supplies said being involved was incredibly rewarding.

“It is a privilege to work with this school and see the smiles on students’ faces when they receive their gifts from Santa,” she said.

The school also thanked Tina Cameron and Lisa Hueston for the many hours spent shopping, wrapping Lego and preparing the Christmas bags.

GIVIT was acknowledged for helping bring the festive magic to life, along with Lyndon Galea and Eat Up Australia for donating Messy Monkeys and egg cups, and Shepparton Foodshare for supplying the chippies.