Cowes Primary School students brought plenty of energy and curiosity to Berninneit Cultural Centre in mid-October for a special Meet the Mayor visit as part of their Community Walk.
Organised by Island Ward Councillor, Cr Tracey Bell, the visit began with a warm welcome from Bass Coast Shire Mayor, Cr Rochelle Halstead, who greeted the students at the door. The group explored key community spaces in the building, including the museum and the library, before heading into the community room set up for a Council meeting.
Inside, the students were polite, interested and highly engaged, listening carefully to the Mayor and asking curious questions like, “What do you do as Mayor?” and “Do you get to help people?”,
Before heading back to school, each child received a gift pack, including native seeds to plant at home — a hands-on reminder that everyone can help care for our environment.
“It’s always inspiring to see young people so interested in how their community works,” Mayor Halstead said. “Their respectful questions and enthusiasm were fantastic — I’m sure we met some future leaders today.”
