Christmas 2023: All these WA country kids want from Santa

Cunderdin District High School kids’ wish lists ranged from the outrageous to the practical, with paint, sheep and teddies just a taste of what the excited kids hope to find under the tree this Christmas

You’d battle to find a city kid asking for a John Deere header with a sprayer and spreader attached, a bike to do bog laps up and down a gravel drive way or some pet sheep to with “really woolly heads”.

But these were some of the well-thought answers from country kids sharing what was on their Christmas wish-lists when Countryman called in at Cunderdin District High School ahead of Santa’s busiest time of the year.

Deputy principal Aleesha Hoskins introduced us to a range of Year 1, Year 2 and Pre-Primary students with a range of requests.

Dolls and bikes were popular items, but there were also some varying requests from students who live in town and on farms.

For Pre-Primary student Mikayla Griff, the answer was simple — a four-wheel motorbike. And maybe some playdough.

Tammin farm kid Darcy Mackin, 5, was keen on a John Deere tractor with a spreader and sprayer attached.

The lure of the mighty John Deere was also strong for six-year-old Oliver Irving, who was hoping for a big emerald green tractor — despite his family being fans of the lime green and red CLAAS brand.

We hope all of our readers have a safe and enjoyable Christmas this year.

We would love to see your Christmas pictures, and to hear about what you are up to on and off the farm this festive season.

You can email your best snaps to countryman@wanews.com.au, and we might share them on Facebook or in the newspaper.