Page 1034 - Week 03 - Thursday, 21 March 2019
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Madam Speaker, high school is a place where young people come of age, where they begin to discover who they are and what they stand for. Walking the corridors of Lyneham high, it is clear that students of this school stand for inclusivity, acceptance and respect. These values were very well represented by the four school captains, Emma, Saul, Rosie and Jack, who did a fantastic job emceeing the assembly.
Rosie shared with us what she loves about Lyneham high. To quote her:
I love how we celebrate our differences and support one another’s achievements. Whether that’s recognising a student’s success in academic or sporting competitions, at assemblies or showcasing art created by students in the school corridors.
I love how we are an active community, recognising issues like bullying or domestic violence and standing up against them.
Or recognising those who are part of the LGBTIQ community and standing with them. Encouraging mental and physical wellbeing and building resilience in our younger generation who will become the future.
Rosie’s sentiments were obviously shared by present and past students I spoke to on the day. Many of them shared fond memories of growing up in a community where everyone is included, encouraged and welcome.
This was echoed by former students Bev and Lochie, the very first school captains of Lyneham High School, who graduated in 1962. Bev’s father was the first principal of Lyneham High School. Again, this shows the strong connection between the school community and the families that belonged to it. The presence of Bev and Lochie at the anniversary celebrations is a testament to the positive impact school can have on someone’s life.
Congratulations to both Lyneham Primary School and Lyneham High School in reaching this great milestone. I wish both schools and the community the very best for the next 60 years and beyond.
Sport—Rugby League
MS LE COUTEUR (Murrumbidgee) (6.30): I rise this evening to talk about the new initiatives being undertaken by Canberra Region Rugby League. Their chairperson, Gary Green, met with me recently, and I have to say I was really encouraged by what I learnt.
I am someone who does not play an active sport, and the only sport I follow is that played by my grandkids. Nevertheless I am very aware of the positive contributions that sport can make to our community. I am equally aware that some sporting codes can be seen as incubating aggressive and violent behaviours. That is why I was so pleased to learn that in the coming Rugby League season Canberra Region Rugby League will be making a few changes that include introduction of welfare programs for their players. For example, if a young player needs to come before the judiciary
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