Thursday, 16 November 2023

Auburn High School

John PESUTTO (Hawthorn – Leader of the Opposition) (09:44): I am delighted this morning to acknowledge some recent achievements by Auburn High School in my electorate. As you know, Speaker, I have spoken on this terrific school before, and it has been on an upward trajectory in its academic results, its enrolments – which continue to grow – and the general quality of the programs that it delivers for its students.

I was advised last week that in its 2023 school performance report the school has been buoyed by some great ratings that it has received across a range of criteria, the culmination of which is that Auburn High School is clearly an influencer in our education system. It received the highest rating in six out of seven criteria, and these criteria cover numeracy, school climate, student attitude, engagement, participation and secondary school influence across the system. What this means is that Auburn High School is an influence school. It provides an example of a school that builds the capacity of the education system across our state. As the principal Ross Pritchard, who came to the role relatively recently but has made a great start, has advised, he is receiving inquiries from a number of schools looking to Auburn High School for how they can improve their own performance. Can I acknowledge Ross Pritchard’s performance as principal and that of his staff and students.