Greenhills Primary School
Vicki WARD (Eltham – Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Natural Disaster Recovery, Minister for Equality) (10:08): Last week I had the opportunity to join Greenhills Primary School in Greensborough for their welcome to country and smoking ceremony. The ceremony was led by Uncle Colin Hunter Jr Jr, who engaged with students regarding the importance of smoking ceremonies to culture and their inclusive nature. Greenhills is one of the many schools in my electorate investing time in understanding respect for all cultures and the importance to us as Victorians and Australians of recognising and respecting the history and culture of First Peoples. I love seeing the enjoyment these children have in embracing First Peoples culture and how much they already know. And it is impossible to visit Greenhills without going past the amazing new $6.82 million gym that has been created at the school.