❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses the appropriateness of a beer garden at a primary school fete. The Minister for Education and Training states that while principals have approval authority, alcohol consumption on school grounds with children present is generally inappropriate.
AnsweredQoN 125Legislative Council
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(1) Is the minister aware of a government primary school advertising a beer garden at its school fete? (2) Are schools required to obtain authority for such activities as a beer garden; and, if yes, from whom? (3) Does the minister consider a beer garden a suitable activity for a primary school fete? (4) Will the minister explain his reasoning for his answer to part (3)? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD
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(1) No. (2) No. Under local management, principals provide approval of functions in their schools and must ensure all requirements relating to the sale or supply of alcohol as detailed in the Liquor Licensing Act are met, and that the safety of students, staff and visitors is ensured. The minister is most willing to investigate whether the school has complied if the member will provide details of the school and the incident. (3) In general, it is not appropriate for alcohol to be consumed on school premises, especially when schoolchildren are present. (4) Primary school fetes offer the school community the opportunity for the students and their parents to take part in activities with staff. There are many fundraising activities that can include children. Sitting suspended from 1.03 to 2.00 pm
(2) Are schools required to obtain authority for such activities as a beer garden; and, if yes, from whom? (3) Does the minister consider a beer garden a suitable activity for a primary school fete? (4) Will the minister explain his reasoning for his answer to part (3)? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) No. (2) No. Under local management, principals provide approval of functions in their schools and must ensure all requirements relating to the sale or supply of alcohol as detailed in the Liquor Licensing Act are met, and that the safety of students, staff and visitors is ensured. The minister is most willing to investigate whether the school has complied if the member will provide details of the school and the incident. (3) In general, it is not appropriate for alcohol to be consumed on school premises, especially when schoolchildren are present. (4) Primary school fetes offer the school community the opportunity for the students and their parents to take part in activities with staff. There are many fundraising activities that can include children. Sitting suspended from 1.03 to 2.00 pm
(3) Does the minister consider a beer garden a suitable activity for a primary school fete? (4) Will the minister explain his reasoning for his answer to part (3)? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) No. (2) No. Under local management, principals provide approval of functions in their schools and must ensure all requirements relating to the sale or supply of alcohol as detailed in the Liquor Licensing Act are met, and that the safety of students, staff and visitors is ensured. The minister is most willing to investigate whether the school has complied if the member will provide details of the school and the incident. (3) In general, it is not appropriate for alcohol to be consumed on school premises, especially when schoolchildren are present. (4) Primary school fetes offer the school community the opportunity for the students and their parents to take part in activities with staff. There are many fundraising activities that can include children. Sitting suspended from 1.03 to 2.00 pm
(4) Will the minister explain his reasoning for his answer to part (3)? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) No. (2) No. Under local management, principals provide approval of functions in their schools and must ensure all requirements relating to the sale or supply of alcohol as detailed in the Liquor Licensing Act are met, and that the safety of students, staff and visitors is ensured. The minister is most willing to investigate whether the school has complied if the member will provide details of the school and the incident. (3) In general, it is not appropriate for alcohol to be consumed on school premises, especially when schoolchildren are present. (4) Primary school fetes offer the school community the opportunity for the students and their parents to take part in activities with staff. There are many fundraising activities that can include children. Sitting suspended from 1.03 to 2.00 pm
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) No. (2) No. Under local management, principals provide approval of functions in their schools and must ensure all requirements relating to the sale or supply of alcohol as detailed in the Liquor Licensing Act are met, and that the safety of students, staff and visitors is ensured. The minister is most willing to investigate whether the school has complied if the member will provide details of the school and the incident. (3) In general, it is not appropriate for alcohol to be consumed on school premises, especially when schoolchildren are present. (4) Primary school fetes offer the school community the opportunity for the students and their parents to take part in activities with staff. There are many fundraising activities that can include children. Sitting suspended from 1.03 to 2.00 pm
(1) No. (2) No. Under local management, principals provide approval of functions in their schools and must ensure all requirements relating to the sale or supply of alcohol as detailed in the Liquor Licensing Act are met, and that the safety of students, staff and visitors is ensured. The minister is most willing to investigate whether the school has complied if the member will provide details of the school and the incident. (3) In general, it is not appropriate for alcohol to be consumed on school premises, especially when schoolchildren are present. (4) Primary school fetes offer the school community the opportunity for the students and their parents to take part in activities with staff. There are many fundraising activities that can include children. Sitting suspended from 1.03 to 2.00 pm
(2) No. Under local management, principals provide approval of functions in their schools and must ensure all requirements relating to the sale or supply of alcohol as detailed in the Liquor Licensing Act are met, and that the safety of students, staff and visitors is ensured. The minister is most willing to investigate whether the school has complied if the member will provide details of the school and the incident. (3) In general, it is not appropriate for alcohol to be consumed on school premises, especially when schoolchildren are present. (4) Primary school fetes offer the school community the opportunity for the students and their parents to take part in activities with staff. There are many fundraising activities that can include children. Sitting suspended from 1.03 to 2.00 pm
(3) In general, it is not appropriate for alcohol to be consumed on school premises, especially when schoolchildren are present. (4) Primary school fetes offer the school community the opportunity for the students and their parents to take part in activities with staff. There are many fundraising activities that can include children. Sitting suspended from 1.03 to 2.00 pm
(4) Primary school fetes offer the school community the opportunity for the students and their parents to take part in activities with staff. There are many fundraising activities that can include children. Sitting suspended from 1.03 to 2.00 pm
(2) Are schools required to obtain authority for such activities as a beer garden; and, if yes, from whom? (3) Does the minister consider a beer garden a suitable activity for a primary school fete? (4) Will the minister explain his reasoning for his answer to part (3)? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) No. (2) No. Under local management, principals provide approval of functions in their schools and must ensure all requirements relating to the sale or supply of alcohol as detailed in the Liquor Licensing Act are met, and that the safety of students, staff and visitors is ensured. The minister is most willing to investigate whether the school has complied if the member will provide details of the school and the incident. (3) In general, it is not appropriate for alcohol to be consumed on school premises, especially when schoolchildren are present. (4) Primary school fetes offer the school community the opportunity for the students and their parents to take part in activities with staff. There are many fundraising activities that can include children. Sitting suspended from 1.03 to 2.00 pm
(3) Does the minister consider a beer garden a suitable activity for a primary school fete? (4) Will the minister explain his reasoning for his answer to part (3)? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) No. (2) No. Under local management, principals provide approval of functions in their schools and must ensure all requirements relating to the sale or supply of alcohol as detailed in the Liquor Licensing Act are met, and that the safety of students, staff and visitors is ensured. The minister is most willing to investigate whether the school has complied if the member will provide details of the school and the incident. (3) In general, it is not appropriate for alcohol to be consumed on school premises, especially when schoolchildren are present. (4) Primary school fetes offer the school community the opportunity for the students and their parents to take part in activities with staff. There are many fundraising activities that can include children. Sitting suspended from 1.03 to 2.00 pm
(4) Will the minister explain his reasoning for his answer to part (3)? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) No. (2) No. Under local management, principals provide approval of functions in their schools and must ensure all requirements relating to the sale or supply of alcohol as detailed in the Liquor Licensing Act are met, and that the safety of students, staff and visitors is ensured. The minister is most willing to investigate whether the school has complied if the member will provide details of the school and the incident. (3) In general, it is not appropriate for alcohol to be consumed on school premises, especially when schoolchildren are present. (4) Primary school fetes offer the school community the opportunity for the students and their parents to take part in activities with staff. There are many fundraising activities that can include children. Sitting suspended from 1.03 to 2.00 pm
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) No. (2) No. Under local management, principals provide approval of functions in their schools and must ensure all requirements relating to the sale or supply of alcohol as detailed in the Liquor Licensing Act are met, and that the safety of students, staff and visitors is ensured. The minister is most willing to investigate whether the school has complied if the member will provide details of the school and the incident. (3) In general, it is not appropriate for alcohol to be consumed on school premises, especially when schoolchildren are present. (4) Primary school fetes offer the school community the opportunity for the students and their parents to take part in activities with staff. There are many fundraising activities that can include children. Sitting suspended from 1.03 to 2.00 pm
(1) No. (2) No. Under local management, principals provide approval of functions in their schools and must ensure all requirements relating to the sale or supply of alcohol as detailed in the Liquor Licensing Act are met, and that the safety of students, staff and visitors is ensured. The minister is most willing to investigate whether the school has complied if the member will provide details of the school and the incident. (3) In general, it is not appropriate for alcohol to be consumed on school premises, especially when schoolchildren are present. (4) Primary school fetes offer the school community the opportunity for the students and their parents to take part in activities with staff. There are many fundraising activities that can include children. Sitting suspended from 1.03 to 2.00 pm
(2) No. Under local management, principals provide approval of functions in their schools and must ensure all requirements relating to the sale or supply of alcohol as detailed in the Liquor Licensing Act are met, and that the safety of students, staff and visitors is ensured. The minister is most willing to investigate whether the school has complied if the member will provide details of the school and the incident. (3) In general, it is not appropriate for alcohol to be consumed on school premises, especially when schoolchildren are present. (4) Primary school fetes offer the school community the opportunity for the students and their parents to take part in activities with staff. There are many fundraising activities that can include children. Sitting suspended from 1.03 to 2.00 pm
(3) In general, it is not appropriate for alcohol to be consumed on school premises, especially when schoolchildren are present. (4) Primary school fetes offer the school community the opportunity for the students and their parents to take part in activities with staff. There are many fundraising activities that can include children. Sitting suspended from 1.03 to 2.00 pm
(4) Primary school fetes offer the school community the opportunity for the students and their parents to take part in activities with staff. There are many fundraising activities that can include children. Sitting suspended from 1.03 to 2.00 pm
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