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Legislative Assembly 9114 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Tuesday 24 June 2008 ______ The Speaker (The Hon. George Richard Torbay) took the chair at 1.00 p.m. The Speaker read the Prayer and acknowledgement of country. BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE Notices of Motions General Business Notices of Motions (General Notices) given. PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Question—That private members' statements be noted—proposed. HOBARTVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL HALL Mr ALLAN SHEARAN (Londonderry) [1.10 p.m.]: I inform the House of my absolute delight to be part of the official opening of the new Hobartville Public School hall last Thursday week. Although the Minister for Education and Training was unable to attend, I had the pleasure of representing him, along with Senator Steve Hutchins, who represented the Federal Minister for Education. Upon my arrival at the school, captains Megan Ellis and Shaun McLeod greeted me and then with great confidence led me to the school's administration block where Mr Gordon Lee, the school principal, and other special guests were waiting. Those guests included Mr Lindsay Wasson, Regional Education Director, Western Sydney; Mrs Jan Marshall, Relieving School Education Director, Hawkesbury; and Mrs Karen Giles, President, Hobartville Public School Parents and Citizens Association. Shortly thereafter, formal proceedings commenced in the new hall with both Megan Ellis and Shaun McLeod very capably emceeing the formalities. After the Welcome to Country the school choir sang a wonderful rendition of Thank You for the Music and later we were entertained with stage two students presenting a vigorous skipping demonstration. In between both Senator Hutchins and I gave a small speech acknowledging the contribution of both the Federal and State governments in this joint State-Commonwealth $1.95 million project, and later we formally opened the hall. Each member of this House can relate special moments when they actually see the fruits of their endeavours and the opening of this project was one of those special moments. Not long after I first became member for Londonderry I was invited to the school by Mrs Lila Vellio, then vice-president of the parents and citizens association, who introduced me to the then relatively new principal, Mr Gordon Lee, along with a number of other concerned school supporters, who all put a case for the need for a school hall. But they were not alone; councillor Christine Paine was also amongst those first passionate supporters who pursued me. Now, after many years, and with great appreciation to the Commonwealth for coming to the party with funding of $956,000 and to the New South Wales Government for providing slightly more with $994,000, we finally have that hall. The hall comprises main hall space, general assistant's rooms, a bulk store, a cleaner store, a garden store, a physical education store, a performance store, a seminar-community room, a chair store, boys and girls toilets, access toilet and awning. The school, which has slightly more than 500 students and over 30 staff, now has a fully functional, well-equipped hall for speech days, arts events, indoor games and official openings. However, the hall is much more than just four walls and a roof; it is a part of the school community. Typically in this instance the new hall will have a community focus, enabling local families to hold church, theatrical and musical performances, as well as providing a venue for voting at elections for all levels of government. It must be very pleasing for all the parents and members of the local community who provide so much support for the school. Parents always put the needs of the students first and those parents and carers play a big part in school decision making. They help out also in classrooms with literacy and numeracy, and of course they run the healthy canteen. 24 June 2008 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 9115 Hobartville Public School has a strong, enthusiastic and active parents and citizens association. It helps to fund the leadership camp, Ambulance Service membership, reading resource kits, library, computer laboratory and the new community hall. The school is fortunate to have such a strong and supportive local community, as well as experienced staff committed to providing a stimulating environment for all students. Given all that, it is not surprising that the school has an outstanding reputation within the local and broader community for student achievement. It has a strong inclusive program for students with special needs— something that is dear to the Premier's heart. The school has good Basic Skills Test results in both literacy and numeracy, with strong growth over time. It takes part in the Tournament of the Minds, debating, public speaking, chess and the Premier's Reading Challenge. It has a strong sports program, and I am told it is involved in cultural programs such as art, choir and dance. Recently the school had artwork exhibited at the local Hawkesbury Show, and students performed at the Hawkesbury Music Festival and in local shopping centres. These are great achievements that set a fine tradition and are reflective of the school motto "Success with Honour—to strive for excellence in a caring environment". It is incredulous that in 1971 the Government of the day constructed the school without a school hall. When I heard that approval had been given for its construction, I was so excited that I hopped in the car and rushed straight to the school to let everyone know of the decision. I actually felt like a kid at Christmas who was to receive a long-awaited present, and now the school has the hall. I am confident in saying that all the distinguished guests, teachers and support staff, students, parents, families and friends would agree that this nearly $2 million joint State-Commonwealth project is money well spent. I record my congratulations to all those involved in achieving this great project. Mr STEVE WHAN (Monaro—Parliamentary Secretary) [1.15 p.m.]: The member for Londonderry is correct when he said that one of the most pleasing aspects of being a local member is delivering something for the community. The delivery of a long-awaited school hall is something that will be very welcome in that school community. I congratulate the member on his representations on behalf of his school community and on achieving such a terrific result. It is a tribute to his commitment and dedication as a local member and to the commitment of school community members who lobbied so hard. NORTH ARM COVE COMMUNITY CENTRE Mr CRAIG BAUMANN (Port Stephens) [1.16 p.m.]: Today I advise the House of the activities of one of my smallest but most vibrant communities, North Arm Cove. North Arm Cove is situated on a peninsula on the north shore of Port Stephens in the Great Lakes Council local government area. It was proposed as the site of Australia's capital but that honour fell to Canberra. However, the original street layout exists on paper. Many members would be aware of the large number of undeveloped lots without services, roads or building entitlements, which are periodically advertised by marketers whose rhetoric and claims should be examined closely. This relatively isolated village lies between Karuah and Tea Gardens and has a voting population of 349 who punch well above their weight when it comes to community involvement. This community fought hard in its attempt to protect Fame Cove and is grateful that Minister Sartor stepped in to take over the determination of development applications that will destroy the pristine character of Fame Cove, after years of State Government neglect. The community would now like to see the Minister for the Environment ensure the future protection of Fame Cove. I had the honour of being invited to the opening of the new arts and cultural annexe of the North Arm Cove Community Centre on Saturday. In the early 1990s local residents banded together to build a community centre. They realised that this centre was not just going to appear. Funding was tight and grants were scarce, so they fundraised and built the North Arm Cove Community Centre themselves. That was in 1996. Since then they have extended the original hall and added a kitchen. Their third extension, the Weatherley Room, was opened by the Great Lakes Mayor, Councillor John Chadban, on Saturday. Twelve months ago the arts and cultural annexe was just a dream but with the support of Great Lakes Council, a Department of Community Services area assistance grant of $36,100, vigorous fundraising by the committee and generous community support, committee member Derek Weatherley and his team of skilled and enthusiastic volunteers went to work. The 54-square metre extension houses a small library and will exhibit arts and crafts created by local residents. I am sure this House will join me in congratulating Chairman Ray Smith, committee members Moira Hooper, Merilyn Hughes, Maureen Kelly, Geoff Lowe, Trish Peters, Ray Scott, and community library coordinator Elizabeth Deane. 9116 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 24 June 2008 In my 21 years in local government, I cannot remember a better community volunteer effort. I would be remiss if I did not congratulate John Blackbourn, Bruce Brown, Peter Chappelow, Neal Cook, Bob Griffin, Kerrian Griffin, Tony Hann, Rick Hughes, Norbert Lethaus, Mike McDonald, Bob McCulloch, Michael Nolan, Simon O'Bryan, Rob Page, David Read, Roger Richards, Dietmar Schirk, Ray Scott, Ray Smith, Joel Tentori, Josh Tentori, Alan Walker, Jan Walker and Keith Weatherley. I know members of this House will join me in offering heartfelt congratulations. I advise the Minister for Community Services that the next project is a pergola and barbeque area, and another small grant would be of great assistance.
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