IT is a hidden piece of land in Rowville that has previously served as an indigenous meeting place, prisoner of war camp and a hide-out for local children.
Ferntree Gully North Primary School pupils Cameron (front) and Ebony, Coleman, Charli and Grace-Ann have their backpacks and walking shoes on and water bottles in hand, ready for Walk Safely to School Day this Friday.
Five seconds of inspiration has won Farid Khoweiss, a student at Gleneagles Secondary College in Endeavour Hills, a well-known brand's tablet, MP3 player and $500 cash.