Mark Boothman MP Blog - Schools

It’s very stressful judging student artwork at Oxenford State School because they all are very very very good! Lots of wonderful themes and messaging in the artwork. Plus how good is the reproduction of American Gothic (Oxenford State School Style)!

Jubilee Pac Pines colour run. It is a bit cool and colourful. I think the parents and staff had as much fun as the students.

Afternoon catch-up with Helensvale State School Principal James Forrest. I remember James from his previous postings, Upper Coomera State College and Pimpama. He is a very enthusiastic educator and has some big plans for the school.

Book week at Oxenford Junior Campus! Today’s book theme is the Disney classic 101 Dalmatians. The owners of the facility have spent a lot on upgrades, Oxenford Junior Campus looks brand new inside and out. Plus well done to Taryn and team for their interest in becoming active community members.

Wonderful to chat with Gaven State School students today at the Queensland Parliament House. The students debated a very important topic, the need to mandate one hour of homework every school night. Strangely, the motion passed and the students voted for extra homework.