Steve Georganas (Hindmarsh, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I rise to speak on the retirement of a great man, Principal Robert Hoff, the principal of Immanuel Primary School, an independent Lutheran school in the electorate of Hindmarsh. He will retire at the end of term 2 this year, after 21 years of service to education and leadership positions at Immanuel Primary. Rob has served as a principal at St Paul, Blair Athol and Trinity Lutheran Primary School in South Australia, and he's also served in Queensland over the past 46 years of his service as a teacher and principal. Over this time, Rob has been active in principal associations, community organisations and the Lutheran Church.

Rob has been not just a long-serving principal; I consider Rob a very good friend as well. I have dearly valued Rob's advice and support over my time in this place. He's always provided me with sage advice, particularly in relation to issues facing independent, non-government schools. Under his leadership, Immanuel Primary has gone from strength to strength, with the introduction of an International Baccalaureate curriculum and upgrades to infrastructure across the school, including an early learning centre. He has instilled values of faith, social justice and commitment. On behalf of the people of Hindmarsh, I would like to thank Rob for his support, his commitment and his service, and wish him a well-deserved retirement.