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Lumen Christi students welcome Darren Chester for leadership awards and government insights at school assembly

Darren Chester visited Lumen Christi Primary School, presenting leadership awards and discussing government roles, praised students' respect, resilience, and responsibility, encouraging them to strive for excellence and take pride in their school.

By news@gippsland - 19th March 2025 - Back to News

Students at Lumen Christi Primary School in Churchill welcomed Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester to their school assembly to present this year's captains with their achievement awards.

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester and Member for Morwell Martin Cameron with Lumen Christi Primary School's 2025 student leaders

Inspiring future leaders

Mr Chester gave the students a brief introduction to the different levels of government, explaining the similarities and differences in the responsibilities of state MPs and federal parliamentarians, along with the everyday contributions of local politicians to support their communities. "It's always a pleasure to engage with our future leaders and share insights into government, life in Federal Parliament, and my role in Gippsland," Mr Chester said.

Before presenting 2025 school leaders with their achievement certificates, Mr Chester encouraged the cohort to always try their best and never give up. He also praised the entire Lumen Christi student body for their outstanding behaviour and excellent presentation of their school.

"I was very impressed not only with the respect and attention shown by the students at Lumen Christi but also with their pride and care for their school. Together, the students exemplified Lumen Christi Primary School's core values of respect, resilience, and responsibility," Mr Chester said.