Alister Henskens portrait
Alister Henskens portrait

Pennant Hills Public School Centenary

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Mr ALISTER HENSKENS (Wahroonga) (17:07): One of the excellent schools in the Wahroonga electorate, Pennant Hills Public School, recently celebrated its centenary. I had the pleasure of joining the students, staff, parents and ex-students at an assembly to celebrate 100 years of academic growth and success. The students and teachers celebrated the milestone by eating watermelon in front of the original school building, just as the students and teachers did on the first day of the school, 100 years ago. I congratulate all the students, parents, staff and other members of the community who have, over 100 years, made the school a fantastic place for students to gain a strong education and endless opportunities. I thank Principal Alison Filipic and relieving Deputy Principal Melissa Griffith for putting on such a great event to mark the centenary. The school was open before the Sydney Harbour Bridge was completed or the Federal Parliament commenced sitting in Canberra. The school is great, and it will have another great 100 years. I congratulate the whole school community.