Sandringham electorate schools
Brad ROWSWELL (Sandringham) (16:31): Today I wish to acknowledge a number of school principals in the Sandringham district. Being a teacher is a wonderful, wonderful vocation – it is an opportunity to plant the seed of inquiry into the hearts and minds of young people – but the vocation of principal is something just a little bit more special. I want to sincerely thank Debby Chaves, the foundation principal at Beaumaris Secondary College for her work. She has been there since before day one, playing a pivotal role in the establishment of the school’s strong culture and reputation. I want to acknowledge the interim principal Peter Bartlett for his contribution as interim principal. Peter led the school through a particularly challenging time, including the recent tragic methanol poisoning in Laos. I want to wish Stephen Bourbon, the newly appointed principal at Beaumaris Secondary College, all the very best.
At Sandringham College I want to acknowledge David Hall. He is a former St Bede’s boy, but that is not the only reason I want to acknowledge him. He has been a strong advocate for the school and one of our exemplary educational leaders in the Sandringham district. I hope that the Department of Education trusts him with the leadership of another school in the not-too-distant future. We will welcome back Amy Porter shortly.