Thursday, 2 May 2024

Essendon electorate schools

Danny PEARSON (Essendon – Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop, Assistant Treasurer, Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC) (09:45): Essendon North Primary School is a fantastic local school led by Kate Barletta, who is an outstanding principal. I was delighted to be at Essendon North Primary School recently where Strathmore Men’s Shed have donated a brand new playground and equipment for the students. It was a really fantastic school assembly. The kids were rapt and thrilled. It was just wonderful to see the sheddies make such a fantastic contribution to such a great local school.

I was delighted to officiate at the opening of the new wing at Ascot Vale West Primary School. It was wonderful to see principal Olivia Atanasovska, who has recently started there at the school. The new wing is just fabulous, and it aligned with the 100th anniversary of this great school.

I was delighted to open the new playground at Moonee Ponds West Primary School, the Big Adventure. It was great to see the kids out there super excited about the new playground. This is part of a broader $7 million investment into Moonee Ponds West Primary School.