Cobram and District Specialist School’s Kool Skools band travelled to Collingwood in July to Studio 52 recording studio to lay down a track for the 2019 Moira Shire Kool Skools CD. The school’s students and staff give up two days during the school holidays to attend the annual event. Ebony Lowrie, Charles Tomlin, Shanelle Wellington and Matthew Nieuwenhout travelled to Melbourne with Matthew and Robyn Hicks and stayed overnight at CYC Camps on Collins St, before attending the studio for a photoshoot and track recording.
‘‘Students had been practicing solidly for two terms with Matthew supporting them with singing and instrument goals,’’ Mrs Hicks said. ‘‘They were excited to be able to experience the professional studio setting and the great support offered by the producers and studio staff. ‘‘For the first time our band was able to record an original song called Don’t Stand Back, which was penned by our VCAL students over the last 12 months. ‘‘Thanks to the school fundraising committee, Moira Shire and Studio 52 staff for making the experience possible.’’