By NATALIE GALLENTI-BREKALO
THE sound of nervous giggling, constant questions and some quiet sobs were heard across the City of Melton last week as thousands of youngsters enjoyed their first day at school. For little Audrey, 5, the first day at Prep and the chance to make new friends and learn how to read is something she has been looking forward to for months. However her mother Skye had mixed emotions. “I’m excited for her because she’s excited, but I’m a little bit nervous about the long days,” the Hillside mother said. With the commencement of school, police are also urging motorists to slow down to help protect the city’s most vulnerable road users. Reduced 40km/h and 60km/h speed zones are back in force and police are warning speeding drivers obey the reduced speed limits or face hefty penalties.
