Mr Bradshaw questions the cost and exclusivity of a retirement function for principals, suggesting other long-serving teachers deserve similar recognition. The Education Department clarifies its recognition practices.

AnsweredQoN 296Legislative Assembly
Asked
23 May 2001
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Education

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(1) What was the total cost of the function and silver medallions for the 47-retiring principals which was held at the Matilda Bay Restaurant?
(2) Have any joint functions been held for other retiring teachers with 25 years or more service?
(3) If not, are they not worthy of recognition?

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Answered
26 June 2001
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
34 days
2. The Education Department acknowledges all retiring employees with more than 20 years' service by the presentation of silver medallions and a certificate for their long service. Presentations are generally conducted at the employees' work site. An annual corporate presentation function is held for senior officers and principals. The 2001 function involved only principals. 3) Not applicable.
3) Not applicable.

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