Wednesday, 1 November 2023

 Jess WILSON (Kew) (09:49): I rise to mark World Teachers Day and thank teachers across Victoria for the commitment and skill they demonstrate in educating our students. Teachers leave a lasting impression on our hearts, encourage us to ask questions and help to shape our futures. I, like many in this place, have been blessed to have many inspirational teachers in my life – my prep teacher Wendy Mackie at Mont Albert Primary and Andree Buchanan, my high school history teacher at Strathcona. These teachers encouraged me to see learning as a lifelong pursuit. In particular I would like to thank my year 12 English teacher Gabbi Young. Mrs Young taught me to always be inquisitive and above all else about a true sense of integrity. Thank you to all our teachers who make a profound impact on young Victorians’ lives every day. Their legacy is not just the lessons they teach but the lives that they touch.

On the same note can I wish all the year 12 students luck as they continue to sit their exams – a very stressful time for sure but also an exciting one as the next chapter begins.