Wednesday, 19 November 2025

 Sonja TERPSTRA (North-Eastern Metropolitan) (18:15): (2147) My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Education, and the action I seek is for the minister to outline how the Allan Labor government is supporting every student at Bayswater North Primary School to thrive. On the other side of the world from Bayswater North, Zohran Mamdani was recently elected mayor of New York City. While there are many differences between Bayswater North and New York City, one belief we can all share is his statement that our education system must prioritise equity from the earliest grades, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive regardless of background.

This principle resonates here in Victoria, where we know that investing in our schools and supporting every student from the start is fundamental to building a fairer society. At Bayswater North Primary School initiatives like the Ninja playground, which I had the privilege of opening last year, provide students with safe, engaging and stimulating spaces to develop physically and socially. Beyond physical infrastructure, programs such as the Camp, Sports and Excursion Fund are helping eligible families with the costs of camps, sporting activities, excursions and incursions, ensuring that no student misses out on essential educational and social experiences because of financial barriers. I ask the minister to outline how the Allan Labor government is continuing to support Bayswater North Primary and schools across Victoria, ensuring that every student, regardless of their background, has access to the resources, programs and opportunities they need to succeed.