General News
18 August, 2024
Minister drops by to check school building works
EDUCATION Minister Ben Carroll had talks in Wedderburn last Wednesday on the P12 college’s $12.9 million upgrade. Mr Carroll and Ripon MP Martha Haylett were briefed on the project expected to be finished within 12 months. While the visit did not...
EDUCATION Minister Ben Carroll had talks in Wedderburn last Wednesday on the P12 college’s $12.9 million upgrade.
Mr Carroll and Ripon MP Martha Haylett were briefed on the project expected to be finished within 12 months.
While the visit did not include an inspection of the project work site, Mr Carroll spoke at a special student assembly.
He highlighted the State Government’s commitment to student wellbeing and health. Mr Carroll, who is also deputy premier, said support for schools was an investment in “our most important resource (students)”.
The visit was used by Mr Carroll and Ms Haylett to again promote Wedderburn College’s selection as the site of Loddon’s first child care centre which he said would bring future benefits and flexibility for parents.
Wedderburn families started their Keep Families Local campaign in 2021. The Loddon Shire is a 100 per cent child care desert and advocates have said is stalling economic and population growth.
Mr Carroll said the Government was continuing to invest in schools and also school bus services.
Principal Danny Forrest, assistant principal Dean Lockhart and college council president Carolyn Stephenson joined Mr Carroll in the tour of the school.