Christmas 2023: All these WA country kids want from Santa
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Cunderdin District High School pre-primary students Alexis Jasper, 5, and Matilda Elliott, 5, are ready for Christmas. Credit: Cally Dupe/Countryman
Cunderdin District High School kids’ wish lists ranged from the outrageous to the practical, with paint, sheep and teddies just a taste of what the excited kids hope to find under the tree this Christmas
You’d battle to find a city kid asking for a John Deere header with a sprayer and spreader attached, a bike to do bog laps up and down a gravel drive way or some pet sheep to with “really woolly heads”.
But these were some of the well-thought answers from country kids sharing what was on their Christmas wish-lists when Countryman called in at Cunderdin District High School ahead of Santa’s busiest time of the year.
Deputy principal Aleesha Hoskins introduced us to a range of Year 1, Year 2 and Pre-Primary students with a range of requests.
Dolls and bikes were popular items, but there were also some varying requests from students who live in town and on farms.
For Pre-Primary student Mikayla Griff, the answer was simple — a four-wheel motorbike. And maybe some playdough.
“I’d like some special dough to create some horses and people. I already have a two-wheeler motorbike, but I’d like a four-wheeler as well.” Mikayla Griff, 6, Year 1, Cunderdin.
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Tammin farm kid Darcy Mackin, 5, was keen on a John Deere tractor with a spreader and sprayer attached.
“A big tractor with a spreader and a sprayer attached. It would have to be John Deere.” Darcy Mackin, 5, Pre-Primary, Tammin.
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The lure of the mighty John Deere was also strong for six-year-old Oliver Irving, who was hoping for a big emerald green tractor — despite his family being fans of the lime green and red CLAAS brand.
“A Nintendo Switch, and a tractor just for me. It would need to be a green John Deere. My family likes CLAAS tractors but I like John Deere because they are strong.” Oliver Irving, 6, Year 1, Tammin.
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“I would love some dinosaur Lego. And maybe some really nice dog treats for my puppy, Nookie.” Ayden Racine, 6, Year 1, Cunderdin.
Credit: Cally Dupe/Countryman“Something princess-themed because princesses can be on farms too. And maybe some dolls to play with on the farm.” Imogen Snooke, 7, Year 1, Cunderdin.
Credit: Cally Dupe/Countryman“I would like AirPods but Mum will say no… so maybe a trampoline for our big backyard.” Peyton Elliott, 8, Year 2, Cunderdin. Credit: Cally Dupe/Countryman“A teddy bear to play with and keep at home. That’s all I can think of.” Darleen Rigonan, 7, Year 2, Cunderdin.
Credit: Cally Dupe/Countryman“I’d like some paint tie-dye a shirt. My mum and I have done it together before and it was so fun.” Matilda Elliott, 5, Pre-Primary, Cunderdin.
Credit: Cally Dupe/Countryman“A doll house with a water slide, and a bike to ride up and down the farm driveway.” Alexis Jasper, 5, Pre-Primary, Cunderdin. Credit: Cally Dupe/Countryman“I would like some sheep. We have never had sheep and I just love their really woolly heads.” Flynn Pont, 8, Year 2, Cunderdin.
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