Friday, 14 November 2025

 Ben CARROLL (Niddrie – Minister for Education, Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC) (10:15): I rise to acknowledge a significant milestone in our local community – the 150th anniversary of Keilor Primary School. Established in 1875 on the Bonfield Street hill campus, Keilor Primary School began as a small rural school serving the children of the farming families along the Maribyrnong River. From those early beginnings it quickly became a cornerstone of community life in Keilor, a place of learning and connection. Today the school stands proudly on Kennedy Street, on land that was once part of the historic Milburn estate. Over the course of a century and a half, Keilor Primary has grown and evolved, reflecting the changing needs of the local community while maintaining the enduring commitment to education, excellence and equity for every single student.

It was an honour to visit the school recently to celebrate the 150th anniversary, joining students, staff and members of the wider community marking this very significant milestone. During my visit I saw the excellent teaching and the positive supportive learning environment that the school provides every single member of both the staff and the students. The dedication of the teachers and leadership team, supported by the families and volunteers, has ensured Keilor Primary remains a place in which students are encouraged to learn, grow and achieve their best. Here is to another 150 years of learning, achievement and community spirit at the wonderful Keilor Primary School. Congratulations to everyone past and present that has been such a wonderful contributor to the outstanding Keilor Primary School. Congratulations on 150 years in the local community.