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This photograph, taken during Jacana Primary School’s 1990 Christmas picnic, captures a dynamic moment of outdoor play, likely held at Greenvale Reservoir—a popular recreational site in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. The image shows an adult mid-kick, sending a football into the air, while other children look on or participate in the activity. The open grassy field and surrounding trees reflect the relaxed, natural setting typical of school-organised community events of the time. Such gatherings were a key part of Jacana Primary School’s end-of-year traditions, designed to celebrate the festive season and foster a sense of belonging among students, families, and staff. The inclusion of informal sports and games highlights the school’s emphasis on physical activity, social interaction, and inclusive celebration. As part of the school’s visual archive, this photograph offers insight into the recreational culture of suburban Melbourne in the early 1990s. It illustrates how schools used public spaces like Greenvale Reservoir to create memorable experiences that strengthened community ties and enriched student life beyond the classroom.This photograph is a significant visual record of Jacana Primary School’s 1990 Christmas picnic, believed to have taken place at Greenvale Reservoir, a well-known recreational site in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. It captures a lively moment of outdoor play, with an adult mid-kick sending a football into the air, surrounded by peers in a relaxed park setting. The image reflects the school’s commitment to fostering student well-being through physical activity and informal social interaction. Events like this picnic were central to Jacana Primary’s end-of-year traditions, promoting community spirit and inclusive celebration among students, families, and staff. As part of the school’s visual archive, this photograph contributes to a broader understanding of how public education in Victoria supported holistic development and community engagement. It stands as a testament to the enduring value of shared experiences in shaping school culture and the social fabric of suburban Melbourne in the early 1990s.A glossy colour photograph portrait formatPH18289 (crossed out) PH-4209 (crossed out) PH-4868jacana primary school, christmas picnic, 1990, jacana, education