South-Eastern Metropolitan Region schools
Michael GALEA (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (10:00): I rise to inform my Clyde North constituents of the current Engage Victoria consultation process about the naming of their new primary school. At the moment this new school has the working name of Alexander Boulevard primary school. This will be changed soon to Topirum primary school or Bill Bill primary, these being Bunurong words for ‘star’ and ‘soldier bird’ respectively. Another new school that will be opening in 2024 and will serve residents throughout the growth corridor is in Officer and is currently named Officer Brunt Road primary school. This is also seeking public feedback for its new name, Woodin primary school, a Bunurong word meaning ‘summer’, or Kurmile primary school, a Bunurong word for ‘white cockatoo’. Residents can choose their preference through the Engage Victoria website.
Investment in education is fundamental for our rapidly growing growth corridor throughout the south-east in Casey–Cardinia, and I am so proud as well to report on further education announcements in the recent state budgets, with a further two new primary schools in Clyde North and a new Clyde North secondary college. This is all part of the Andrews Labor government’s plan to deliver education for the south-east.