Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Kororoit electorate

Luba GRIGOROVITCH (Kororoit) (14:41): (1153) My constituency question is to the Minister for Education. What initiatives have the Allan Labor government introduced to strengthen and promote music and the arts education across schools in the Kororoit electorate? This question is inspired by the outstanding achievements of a local student Emeli Valu, a year 9 student at Victoria University Secondary College. Emeli is an exceptional young musician and a proud ambassador for both her school and the community. Emeli recently performed both the Australian and the New Zealand national anthems at her school’s Anzac Day service, an impressive contribution that reflects her deep commitment to honouring our shared history. Beyond her school, Emeli is an active member of the 405 air cadet squadron in Sunshine and was invited to sing the New Zealand national anthem at the Caroline Springs Anzac Day dawn service, which I was at. She also plays the first flute and piccolo in the honours band and proudly represented her school at the Australian National Band Championships during the Easter break. To Emeli, congratulations. You are an inspiration to your peers and our community.