Students at Sawyers Valley Primary School were forced to head home after thieves stole newly laid copper water pipes intended for a fire hydrant, leaving the facility without water.

Press PLAY to hear Narelle Thredgold explain how the school community rallied after the theft

Narelle Thredgold, a board member at Sawyers Valley Primary, told 6PR Mornings host Chrissy Morrissy that the community’s strong spirit has helped soften the blow of the disruption.

“We help each other out and that’s one of the great attributes of our little community – we rally together when we need to”, Thredgold said.

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