CELEBRATING VICTORIA’S LONGEST SERVING TEACHERS

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Ben Carroll congratulated our hard-working teachers and support staff at the annual Recognition of Service awards, on behalf of the Allan Labor Government.

Staff were presented awards for 40, 45, 50, 55 and 60 years of service to public education in Victoria.

Education veteran Helen Burgess from Mount Macedon Primary School, who is celebrating an extraordinary 45 years in education, is among 307 long-serving teachers and support staff being recognised for their outstanding contribution to Victorian education.

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Quotes attributable to Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Ben Carroll:

“Today, we say thank you to those teachers and education support staff who have taught generations of young learners.”

” Whenever I speak with our hard-working teachers, I’m struck by their dedication to making sure our children thrive. “

”I’m proud that Labor has made Victorian teachers the best paid in the nation – because they’re the best in the nation.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas:

“Mount Macedon Primary Schools is a such valued part of our local community, and I sincerely thank Helen for her remarkable dedication and many years of outstanding service to local students and families.”