Carlton Gardens Primary School
Sheena WATT (Northern Metropolitan) (09:52): Victoria truly stands as the Education State as we commit to record-breaking investments across all education levels. I recently had the honour of joining Deputy Premier Ben Carroll on his first school opening as the Minister for Education as we unveiled the brand new teaching and learning centre at Carlton Gardens Primary School. This remarkable facility, purpose-built to serve countless current and future students, is a shining testament to the tireless commitment of the Allan Labor government to delivering for this state. Our mission is crystal clear: to provide top-tier educational facilities to future generations of Victorians, nurturing young minds and igniting a lifelong passion for learning. This dedication spans across the entire Northern Metro and of course the entire state, but remember that a building is only as impactful as the educators who bring it to life. Our teachers, driven by their boundless passion, exceptional expertise and unwavering devotion, are the heartbeat of this dynamic learning community. A special shout-out to Ryx and Mira, the two inspiring student leaders who gave us an exciting tour. They could hardly contain their excitement about using the new building, especially the fantastic slide connecting classrooms to the playground. Minister Carroll and I politely declined the offer of trying out the whiz-bang slide for ourselves, and it is probably for the best. Thank you to Ryx and Mira again.