Teachers’ long service recognised

HUNDREDS of Victorian teachers have been recognised for their dedication to public education, acknowledged for 40, 45, 50 and 55 years of service at the Recognition of Service to Victorian Education awards last week, including four locals.

Ruth O’Bree from Mooroopna Secondary College was recognised for 40 years of service, Gerardo Vecchio from Wanganui Park Secondary College was recognised for 40 years of service, Peter Frizzell from Grahamvale Primary School was recognised or 45 years of service and Marian Lawless, who is a senior education improvement leader for the Goulburn district, was recognised for giving 45 years of service.

Their positive impact has been felt by generations of young students, with the four teachers having given a total contribution of 170 years of service for education in the in the Shepparton community.