Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Hawthorn West Primary School

John BERGER (Southern Metropolitan) (18:45): (1675) My adjournment is for the Deputy Premier in the other place in his capacity as the Minister for Education. The action that I seek is for the minister to provide information on the positive impact that the Allan Labor government’s investment in Hawthorn West Primary School will have on the broader community of Hawthorn. The electorate of Hawthorn, which sits in my constituency of Southern Metro, is home to a number of fantastic public schools, including Hawthorn West. I had the pleasure of visiting Hawthorn West Primary just last week to see the latest on the Allan Labor government’s investment to help upgrade and modernise schools across Victoria.

Hawthorn West Primary School received $5.7 million, invested by the Allan Labor government for the modernisation of school facilities and classrooms. By upgrading classrooms in block A at the school, we are helping improve the amenities, facilities and overall learning experience for students. The investments made under the plan for upgrades and modernisation were aimed at giving students better learning opportunities, providing substantial improvements to the school and by extension to the local community. The Allan Labor government is investing in public schools to ensure that every student gets the best education possible, no matter where they are from. These investments add to the mission by ensuring students at Hawthorn West Primary are getting the very best, and that starts with upgrading and modernising their classrooms. I look forward to seeing the minister’s response and informing my constituents of Southern Metro and throughout the electorate of Hawthorn of the positive and broader impacts these investments in local schools have for the community.