The first ever LJBC Colour Explosion took place on Friday 5 April, and it was well attended by 272 very excited children and their parents. The anticipation was palatable in the air as the families were let onto the Western Oval at 4pm and everybody collected their sunnies and headbands, pumped and ready to begin the race.

Mr Pollard kindly opened the Colour Explosion, and after he gave a few words of encouragement, the keyed-up runners lined up, ready to begin the race. Once the signal had been given by Mr Chappell, the animated crowd exploded forward with gusto and the air filled with all the colours of the rainbow. Squeals of delight could be heard from both the runners and the paint throwers. We are not sure who had more fun, the people spraying the paint or the runners being sprayed!

After the race, the children enjoyed using the water slides, zorb soccer, hair station and the bouncy castle. A big word of thanks to Antica Gelateria, Sammi's Wood Fired Pizza, Saucy's Sausages and KoffeeWorks vans who were ready and waiting for when the tired families needed sustenance. In fact, Saucy's donated 30% of their sales to the P&F, a huge thank you to them from the P&F.

The P&F would also like to acknowledge Mike Payne for sponsoring and providing the PA system and music for the event.

The final amount raised is not confirmed as yet but will be announced at the next P&F meeting on 29th May at 7pm in the Primary Library.

A heartfelt thank you to the fabulous P&F team, Luciel Kruger, Victoria Woods and Michelle Rizza for all their time and effort in organising this wonderful event, as well as to the LJBC staff and parent volunteers. A great effort everyone!

Luciel Kruger

Primary P&F Coordinator