Thursday, 29 August 2024

 Natalie SULEYMAN (St Albans – Minister for Veterans, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Youth) (10:06): I want to begin by thanking Catholic Regional College St Albans, who invited me recently to engage in a Q and A session with student leaders. The topics included youth justice, education, politics and how to better be involved in community. I want to thank in particular Aurelius, Mia, Corey, Emily, Joshua, Anthony, Jennifer, Joanne, Anshi, Oli and Lena. It is very clear that these students have so much potential and are truly young leaders of the future. A big shout-out to Kevin Quinn, the deputy principal of CRC who facilitated this session.

I also had the opportunity to see firsthand St Albans Heights Primary School. The building works have commenced thanks to $13.4 million from our government. This means that the school will be rebuilt with new classrooms, playgrounds and learning in quality classrooms. More importantly, it has an amazing community hub for families and the local community, including a childcare centre.

I also had the opportunity to welcome two new principals to our community: Joanna from Albion North Primary School, and Lynne who has taken up the position of principal at St Albans Primary School. It was fantastic hearing their insights, and I know that they will be doing their very best for our school community.