In Public Education Week, I would like to acknowledge the incredible work of our public school teachers, school staff and P&Cs. As a former teacher myself and a proud member of the NSW Teachers Federation, I have long admired the dedicated people that work to give ALL students the best educational opportunities NSW has to offer. I certainly am Proud to Belong within this great institution of Public Education. It is within Public Education that an incredible community works together to support all students. It is a system that helps them build strong connections and achieve success. 

I particularly want to acknowledge the amazing work of Springwood Public School in the Blue Mountains, on Dharug and Gundungurrah land, where the dedicated staff recently launched their new Cultural Centre. Here the school is providing Dharug language lessons to students from K-6. This incredible offering provides experiences to ALL students, with opportunities for students to engage in meaningful ways with Aboriginal culture. This is a safe space, created to promote belonging and knowledge sharing. I congratulate Springwood Public School.