Tuesday, 20 June 2023

 Luba GRIGOROVITCH (Kororoit) (13:00): I rise to make mention of the hundreds of Victorian teachers who have been recognised for their long-serving dedication to students and families through the Recognition of Service to Victorian Education program. This program is a chance to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of our Victorian teachers and other wonderful education staff. I want to especially congratulate the following four teachers from my electorate of Kororoit, who are among the many exceptional teachers across our state who are being recognised and honoured for their commitment to Victorian education and to the students of Victoria: firstly, Christine Barnes, a primary school teacher at Deer Park North Primary School for her fabulous 40 years of service; Senka King, principal of Deer Park West Primary School, who has been serving for 40 years and is in her tenth year as principal; a long-time teacher at Victoria University Secondary College, Philip Wood, who has been in the classroom for the past 40 years; and finally, last but certainly not least, David Mildenhall, a STEM teacher at Victoria University Secondary College, who has been serving for a whopping 55 years. For four of these he was assistant principal before returning to the classroom to teach physics, science and mathematics. We are so lucky to have some of the most talented and dedicated teachers in Kororoit, and I want to thank them for their extraordinary commitment to education. Your service and help have helped deliver many students and shaped the future of our youth. Thank you very much.