Gordon Reid (Robertson, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I rise to commend Mr Denis Weiss of Copacabana, who has been recognised for his 50 years of service to public education in New South Wales. Mr Weiss first started his teaching career in 1968 at Villawood North Public School, where he put into practice his newly learnt knowledge and teaching methods. Over the past 50 years, he has taught at several other public schools across the state, including on the Central Coast at Narara Public School. Now, as assistant principal, he helps lead and guide education at Narara Public School, a tremendous local school in my electorate of Robertson. He was recognised for his 50 years of service at the inaugural New South Wales Department of Education Service Recognition Dinner in late 2023. Here the New South Wales education minister thanked and congratulated 59 other teachers who have had 50 years or more of service in public education.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank and congratulate Mr Denis Weiss for his commitment and dedication to public education. You are what makes public education great. Your contributions have helped inspire and nurture thousands of students over five decades. Teachers are remarkable individuals who make our communities so much stronger through their work. To all teachers: thank you for your service to the great state of New South Wales and to the nation more broadly.

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