IN a world full of anxiety and doubt at the moment, one Muswellbrook principal is going "above and beyond" to alleviate the nervousness of his students.
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With numerous measures now in place throughout the state to combat the threat of coronavirus (COVID-19), Aaron Moon welcomed his pupils - and some stunned adults - a little differently on Monday, March 23.
In full dress-up, complete with Elton John-type glasses, he greeted them with a song, and a dance, as they arrived at St James' Primary School.
Mr Moon not only performed such classics as The Hokey Pokey, YMCA and Chicken Dance, to name a few, he also belted out The Gambler in a tribute to Kenny Rogers, who died at the weekend.
"There is so much uncertainty around - and it's understandable the children are nervous," he said.
"That's why I did it, to lighten the mood.
"Parents aren't allowed in the school ground for the time being, so it was just drop-offs this morning.
"So, we introduced Fun Day Monday [today].
"I wanted to make the children feel at ease and safe at school.
"While education is extremely important, having fun and a laugh is too.
"I hope it did the trick."
