Ian Goodenough (Moore, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I wish to thank the Minister for Jobs and Innovation, Senator the Hon. Michaelia Cash, for visiting Lake Joondalup Baptist College in my electorate, as part of National Science Week, to promote the learning of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in schools. It is great to see students engaged in experiential learning, with technologies such as robotics, three-dimensional printing, coding and programming. Special guest, Dr Marcus Zipper, Managing Director of CSIRO, delivered a presentation to students, encouraging them to consider STEM subjects as a potential career path.

Lake Joondalup Baptist College has a distinguished record of providing a balanced and holistic education to students by encouraging academic learning, sporting achievement, as well as nurturing cultural, social, and spiritual values. The school has made a substantial investment in preparing its students for the workforce of the future through its innovative STEM learning areas, curriculum and dedicated staff.

I would like to welcome the new Principal, Mr Daryl Pollard, to the local community, and acknowledge the Head of Technologies, Daniel Theunissen, as well as student Sian Williams, who thanked the minister and presented her with flowers. LJBC is a nurturing and dynamic place for the young workforce of the future.