Mount George Public School students have commenced preparations by jointly making a billy cart during a combined Science and Technology and English lesson.

The students then gave it a “red hot test run,” as year six student Lachlan Beattie said, racing it down the grass hill of the playground where the event will take place.

The P and C run billy cart derby will commence at 12.30pm at Mount George Public School as a major part of the Back to Mount George Festival.

There is an adult and junior division and registrations will be taken at Mount George Public School from 8.30am.

“There has been quite a lot of interest in the event and it will be fantastic for the children and the big kids to participate in some good old fashion fun,” Mount George Public School principal Peter Falla said. 

“I have made my billy cart over the school holidays with my three year old son and can’t wait to race it.”

The Wingham Men’s Shed have very kindly created and donated a junior and senior trophy for the respective winners of the day to go along with their prize money.

Other fantastic events on the day include live music, a vintage car/motorbike show, markets and an art exhibition featuring some well-known local artists.

The festival will also include the 100th birthday celebration of Mount George Public School.

A ceremony at the school will feature student performances and guest speakers.

The historical walk featuring over 200 personalised pavers of former and current, students, teachers and residents will also be unveiled.

“It will be a lasting legacy that celebrates Mount George’s proud and rich history” said Peter. 

For more details, including specifications for billy cart design, stall holder applications for the market, art exhibition enquiries, car show or anything else find The Mount George School of Arts Hall on Facebook.

You can also email organisers of the September events at Mount George Public School on mtgeorge-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au