By BRIDGET SCOTT
STUDENTS at primary schools throughout the area have been taken over by festive characters as the end of the school year draws close.
Santa Claus and elves have frequented school grounds around Cranbourne with Christmas just around the corner.
Cranbourne East Primary School and Hampton Park Primary School were among those to mark the end of year with a Christmas concert and parade. While the youngest members of Cranbourne East Primary kicked off the festivities at their school on Thursday 4 December.
The preps excitement for the festive season shone through when they marched around the school grounds leaving a lasting impression on their audience.
Later that day, Hampton Park Primary followed in the other schools footsteps and put on an unforgettable Christmas concert for friends and family.
All grades took part in the day with bundles of energy ahead of a big break in store.
