Anne Stanley (Werriwa, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Last week I attended just three of the wonderful schools in Werriwa.

First I went to St Francis Catholic College at Edmonson Park for the blessing and opening of their new administration and junior years schoolrooms and library. It was a wonderful day of celebration in the company of Bishop Brian Mascord; Peter Hill, who is the Director of Schools; and the entire St Francis community.

Next I went to Malek Fahd Islamic School at Hoxton Park. I was met by the principal, Dr Zachariah Matthews, and the acting head of campus, Ms Tulin Bragg. The occasion was the opening of the solar panels and batteries, which were funded by an Australian government grant. I was so impressed by the year 6 student Zara's explanation of sustainability and its relationship to teaching and the Koran. Again the occasion was a great cause of celebration and excitement.

Finally I attended Al-Faisal College at Liverpool for the opening of their stage 2 library building. Thank you to the founder and managing director of the Al-Faisal colleges, Mr Shafiq Khan, and executive principal Mrs Safia Khan Hassanein for welcoming me so warmly. The stage 2 buildings feature lecture rooms, 11 general learning areas and a state-of-the-art, beautiful library.

Congratulations to all these communities, and thank you so much for the invitations.

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