Portland South Primary School
Jacinta ERMACORA (Western Victoria) (09:54): I was delighted to visit the Portland South Primary School a few weeks ago. They are about to embark on a project as part of the Victorian government’s Best Start, Best Life reforms that are going on; they will receive an early learning centre, to be constructed on the site of their school. I was met by the school leaders when I arrived – four smiling faces – who then conducted a very informative tour of the school. I then met with members of the school council, who quizzed me about the forthcoming early learning centre, and I also attended the assembly, which was run by the students. It was a great delight to be invited to say a few words to the students – the whole school – as well as the significant number of parents who attended the assembly. It was very positive to see acting principal Joanne van de Camp leading such a gentle and positive school culture. I was honoured to meet that community, and I look forward to the next two years of planning and construction of the early learning centre.