The Italian Day at St Damien's Primary School in Dawesville has celebrated its 18th year, thanks to the efforts of Italian teacher Laura Bava and the support of her colleagues and the school community.

The assembly of students, who proudly paraded in front of the entire school in their Italian-inspired clothes, opened the 14th edition of Italian Day, organised by Angela Francavilla, at Westbreen Primary School in Pascoe Vale.