Variety Bash hits Bunbury school

A helicopter and an assortment of vintage cars gave Bunbury Primary School’s oval a new look on Monday afternoon.

The school was the end point for a 10 day Variety Bash that began in the western Sydney suburb of Bass Hill on August 2 and hosted a lunch for participants.

It was also a visit that will have a long-term impact on the school as $6500 was donated by bash participants which will be used for language, science, maths and physical education resources.

Principal Shane Doherty said the memory of the experience would remain with students for a long time.

“It makes the kids feel special that they are coming to the school,” he said.

“We’re proud of the school and so are the kids so for an organisation like this to think our school is worth coming to is great for the kids.

“Being able to support the organisation is great too.”

While a final fundraising total for the bash will not be known for several weeks, Variety bashes raised more than $8 million dollars last year.

About 100 cars, which must be built in 1976 or prior, and 300 participants took part in this year’s Bass Hill to Bunbury bash.

Bash coordinator Sally Ross described her feelings as mixed about getting to Bunbury.

“It’s mixed emotions because it’s the end of the bash for a lot of people but fabulous to have made it,” she said.

Bunbury Primary School’s involvement in the bash came after being approached by Variety last year.

The school’s choir performed during the lunch and a banner was placed on the school oval to welcome participants, while a magician from the bash performed for students.