Ms SPENCE (Yuroke) — (9202) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Education, and the action that I seek is for the minister to visit Craigieburn North West Primary School, a brand‑new school that is currently under construction in my electorate. It was terrific to attend the official sod turning with the minister earlier this year, and with construction nearing completion I look forward to inspecting the wonderful new facilities. Craigieburn North West Primary School will welcome students in 2017, with the newly appointed principal, Michelle Bromfield, working hard to make sure everything is ready for students, teachers and parents. It will have an initial capacity of 450 students, and as a representative of one of the fastest growing areas in the state, I welcome the relief that this school will bring to local families when it opens its doors months from now.

ANSWER:

The Andrews Labor Government recognises the pressure that major growth areas like Craigieburn are under. That’s why there are now 42 new schools in the pipeline including the one in Craigieburn for which I acknowledge your strong and continued advocacy.

I was pleased to join you earlier this year to turn the first sod at this school and I would be delighted to join you once again to inspect the school’s new facilities.

The Hon James Merlino MP
Deputy Premier
Minister for Education
Minister for Emergency Services