Thursday, 18 May 2023

Clyde Grammar

Michael GALEA (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (09:53): I was fortunate to attend the opening of Clyde Grammar school in Clyde North together with my fantastic colleague the member for Bass in the other place. Clyde Grammar is an independent co-educational, non-denominational school that works with its affiliated schools Casey Grammar in Cranbourne and Balcombe Grammar in Mornington. The welcome to country was sung by the very proud and enthusiastic grade 3s, as was the national anthem. Non-government schools are an important part of Victoria’s education system, with over one-third of Victorian students studying in Catholic or independent schools. The Andrews Labor government invested $5 million, which partnered with a significant school contribution of $3.7 million to create the very impressive primary centre, which includes 14 classrooms, breakout areas, two collaborative learning spaces as well as the library and student and staff amenities. Congratulations to principal Leanne Evans and the CSV board.