Mark Boothman MP Blog - Schools

A very special ANZAC Day service at Beenleigh Special School for some very special students. "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them."

This morning I attended the Norfolk Village State School ANZAC Commemoration Service. Thank you to the student leaders for the respectful way you ran the service and to Phil from the Beenleigh RSL & Golf Club for your informative speech to the students. It is a wonderful thing that the youth of today are helping to keep the ANZAC spirit alive. Lest We Forget.

Click continue reading the see the letter I have sent to the Minister for Education requesting Crossing Guards for Highland Way behind Highland Reserve State School

All State Schools in South East Queensland are closed today. If children have been dropped off already they will be looked after. Please share

It's official, Upper Coomera State College has the first school based Zarraffa's training centre! Students will earn not just a TAFE certification but they will also receive a Zarraffas certificate which is recognised as a industry leader in coffee and beverage making in Australia. This was a crazy idea between myself, UCSC Principal Chris Capra, Bruce and Elisa (Upper Coomera Zarraffas) and Kenton Campbell (Zarraffas owner). These students will have a head start in becoming the next