Three Werribee teachers were among those recognised for their years of service to teaching as part of the Victorian recognition to service ceremony.
Hundreds of teachers across the state were recognised for their years of service, with 40 years, 45 years, 50 years and 55 years of service honoured at a ceremony on May 21.
Wyndham Vale Primary School’s Wendy Bourquin and Wyndham Central College’s Edward
Hatzis were both honoured for 40 years of service.
Suzanne Cory High School’s Paul Bryne was recognised for 45 years of service.
The recognition of service program is a chance to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of
teachers and other education staff.
Recipients will receive a personalised certificate of recognition and a commemorative booklet listing all those recognised this year.
This year 172 eligible recipients are being celebrated for 40 years of service, 78 for 45 years, 45 for 50 years and nine for 55 years of serving the Victorian education system.
Werribee MP Tim Pallas said teachers being recognised for their enduring dedication to education in Werribee are true local heroes.
“Being a teacher is an extraordinary job – they work hard, change lives and make Victoria a better place for everyone,” he said.
Education Minister Natalie Hutchins thanked teachers and staff for their commitment to education.
“Whether they taught in classrooms or worked in an office supporting schools, everyone receiving recognition for their service to Victorian education has helped deliver a world class education to generations of Victorians,” she said.
