Thursday, 3 April 2025

 Ben CARROLL (Niddrie – Minister for Education, Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC) (09:40): I rise today to celebrate a very special school in my electorate. Aberfeldie Primary School has been an institution in the Niddrie electorate for 100 years, hitting that very important milestone this year. For a century this school has been at the heart of education in our community, providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. On behalf of the students and families in Niddrie and the surrounding suburbs, I want to thank the principals, the teachers and all the staff both past and present who have made a lasting impact on the school and its students. Their hard work and dedication have shaped the school into the valued institution it is today. Our Labor government has recognised Aberfeldie Primary School since we were elected in 2014, with some $3.7 million invested into the school to ensure it remains a modern, safe and high-quality learning environment. These investments reflect our government’s commitment to supporting the school’s ongoing success, helping to meet the evolving needs of its students and continuing to serve as a cornerstone in our community.

I most recently had the opportunity to visit Aberfeldie Primary to celebrate the school’s involvement in the SunSmart schools program. For 21 years the school has been involved in this program, promoting safe sun and promoting habits that will prevent skin cancer for generations to come. As they mark 100 years of educational excellence at Aberfeldie Primary, it is also important to recognise the school’s ongoing efforts for the health and wellbeing of its students. Aberfeldie Primary continues to set a great example, shaping not only the minds but also the futures of young Victorians in our community. Congratulations, Aberfeldie Primary School.