Wednesday, 19 June 2024

 Gary MAAS (Narre Warren South) (19:15): (718) The adjournment matter that I wish to raise is for the Minister for Education and concerns the new Casey Central primary school, as announced in the state budget 2024–25. The action that I seek is that the minister provide an update on how the Allan Labor government’s new Casey Central primary school will support students and families in my electorate of Narre Warren South.

Families should be able to count on having a great local school in their area no matter where they live. The state government promised to build 100 new schools by 2026, and it really is terrific to see that some 75 primary, secondary and specialist schools have opened where they are needed most. I welcome the state government’s funding of the new Casey Central primary school, which is its interim name, because it matches our election commitment in the lead-up to the 2022 state election. The south-east is one of the fastest growing regions in the state, with thousands of new families moving to the region every year. This population growth must be matched with continued investment in infrastructure, education and services. This new school will help meet the growing demand and take some pressure off the current primary schools in the area. I look forward to working with the relevant departments to deliver more state-of-the-art facilities for our teachers, for our staff and for our students. It will be terrific to see the final naming of the school and eventually welcome another principal to the many who are already in our community. I thank the minister for his continued work to deliver the government’s commitment of the hundred new schools for Victoria and especially the new primary school to serve Narre Warren South. I look forward to sharing the minister’s response with my community.