Bert Van Manen (Forde, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I'd like to take this opportunity to recognise the efforts of the 105 students at Beenleigh State High School who recently took part in the annual Paddock to Plate luncheon. It truly is from the school paddock to the plate in the school hall. For over 10 years, the Paddock to Plate lunch at the Beenleigh State High School has been a central community event that is looked forward to widely by the community. At this event, the best of the agriculture and hospitality departments of the school come together. Not only is this a great initiative of the school and one that benefits participating students, it is also a terrific opportunity for the local business community to get involved.

I'd like to thank some of the impressive business sponsors of this terrific day out for supporting not just today but also providing career pathways for the students. If it weren't for the likes of Gotzinger Smallgoods, De Bertoli Wines, Poppy's Chocolate and many others, these events would not exist.

It's wonderful to see the students become involved and contribute positively to our community. The luncheon was prepared under the guidance of the executive chefs Dayan Hartill-Law and Grant Parry, and sourced from the school's farm and from local businesses. I want to commend Beenleigh State High School principal Matthew Morgan, along with the rest of the school leadership team, for a terrific job. May next year's be even bigger and better than this year's.

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