Tuesday, 13 August 2019

Woodmans Hill Secondary College

Ms SETTLE (Buninyong) (19:19): (885) The adjournment matter I raise is for the Minister for Education. The action that I seek is for the minister to visit a wonderful school in my electorate, Woodmans Hill Secondary College. Woodmans Hill has some of the finest teachers in the area, and most importantly they offer a student-centred education that ensures the students have a voice and feel a strong connection to their school.

The Andrews government is committed to seeing our children receive the best possible start in life, and nowhere is this more apparent than in our commitment to regional areas. Last year work commenced on upgrades to Woodmans Hill school worth $6.2 million, funded by the Andrews Labor government. These upgrades include a new performing arts centre, which includes a 250-seat auditorium. There is also a cafe, a new home economics classroom as well as new science and technology buildings. These upgrades are welcomed by the community, who are glad to know that they have a government that cares about regional Victoria. Given the excitement around these upgrades and the positive impact that they will have for generations to come, I would request that the Minister for Education visit and inspect this wonderful school. I ask the minister to see firsthand the difference these upgrades have made to such an excellent school.