Jane Prentice (Ryan, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I rise to recognise one of the Ryan electorate's outstanding schools, Chapel Hill State School—students and teachers from which are here today with us in Parliament House—along with its principal, Mr Stewart Jones, and the teachers and parents. Chapel Hill State School plays an important role in our local community. The role it plays is due primarily to the school's wonderful staff, students and families.

I recently attended the farewell assembly for outgoing principal Ross Perry. Ross worked tirelessly in both the school and the broader community. In recognition of his dedicated service, the school named their new building the Ross Perry Resource Centre.

Ross was also integral to Chapel Hill State School being recognised as a school of choice. The students are among Queensland's best and brightest, and they excel in the NAPLAN testing. In fact, in the 2011 tests, 100 per cent of the school's students were at or above the national minimum standard in 12 of the 15 categories.

I take this opportunity to wish Ross Perry well, and I look forward to working with the school's new principal, Mr Stewart Jones, who happens to be the brother of the member for Herbert and who I know will continue to build on Mr Perry's legacy to ensure that the future remains bright for Chapel Hill State School students.

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