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

I rise today to bring to the House's attention the outstanding performance of Marsden State High School in my fabulous electorate of Forde. I wish to express my congratulations to the teachers, support staff, students and parents of Marsden State High School, who have walked away with top honours at the 2022 Australian Education Awards. Marsden State High was named Secondary School of the Year and Best Professional Learning Program. Alison Fahlbusch was also awarded School Principal of the Year at the awards ceremony in Sydney in August. It was the third year running that the school has taken out the top gong for Principal of the Year, with Kylie Steinhardt winning in 2021 and Executive Principal Andrew Peach winning in 2020. Marsden State High School is Australia's largest school, with more than 3,600 students, and has now taken home the title of Secondary School of the Year twice in the last three years.

These awards are recognition of the hard work and dedication of the entire school community and their commitment to striving for excellence, and should be a great source of pride for the school and the entire Logan region. Marsden has also been able to strike a balance as an academic and sporting powerhouse, with NRL legend Cameron Smith and cross-code footballer Israel Folau amongst its students. On behalf of the constituents of Forde, can I once again say to everyone at Marsden State High School: congratulations, and I wish you all the best for the future.