Mark Boothman MP Blog - 2026 - Schools

With the school holidays approaching, there is so much to see in the night sky.

One of the most spectacular targets currently visible is the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy (M83), a beautiful barred spiral galaxy located approximately 15 million light-years from Earth.

The new outdoor area at Coomera State School is coming together nicely. After a long period of wet weather, it’s great to see the project finally taking shape and making progress

Anthony Albanese promised Fee-Free TAFE was here to stay, but the Albanese Labor Government’s cuts to Fee-Free TAFE will leave Queensland $208 million worse off. Queensland needs more tradies, more skilled workers and more training opportunities – not funding cuts to Fee-Free TAFE.

Thank you for the invitation to join students and assist with this morning's breakfast.

It was a pleasure to donate a new fridge to support the school with delivering this program.

Helensvale State High School is celebrating all the wonderful mums in our community at their Mother’s Day lunch. Recognising and thanking all the mums, grandmothers and mother figures who do so much for their families, our schools and our community.