Since the school opened 35 years ago, there have only been about two years where Glenda Colthurst has had no children or grandchildren attending the school.

Her daughter Corrina, a past pupil who now has two daughters attending the school, also helps her in the canteen regularly.

"I've been here since the school opened and I'll be here until it closes," Glenda said. "It's so friendly, the teachers are always helpful. You feel part of it."

When Doveton College opens at the beginning of next year and Eumemmerring Primary School pupils transfer there, Glenda said she would stay involved.

But after 35 years, she might finally wind her involvement back. "I might slow down a bit."

Corrina said it would be sad to see Eumemmerring Primary School close, but the new college was "coming along nicely" and her daughers, Tahlia and Makayla, were excited about the change.