LABOR MEMBER for Lyons Rebecca White MP visited Westbury Primary School in September to meet with staff and students.

‘It was terrific to see firsthand how strong and positive the relationships and respect is between the students and the teachers’, Ms White said.

Ms White was invited to join in a game of netball at lunchtime in a match between the students and the teachers.

‘It has been a long time since I played netball, but I very proudly lined up with the teachers to take on the students.

‘It might seem like a bit of an unfair advantage to have all of the adults line up against the students, but the reality was that the students had us on the back foot very early.

The game was very friendly, but also quite competitive. I thank all the students and teachers for welcoming me and inviting me to join in.

‘A special thank you to principal, Christine Brown.

The game was fair and, in the end, it was decided we would call it a draw.’

Ms White paid tribute to Westbury Primary School and remarked on the strong parent engagement and very close connection with community-based organisations that are all working together in Westbury to give children the best start.