In the News: New Education Minister Sabine Winton called upon to visit Margaret River to tour high school’s ‘reality’
Augusta Margaret River Times 11 July 2025
Summary:
Local leaders in Augusta‑Margaret River, including the Margaret River Senior High School board chair and MLA Bevan Eatts, have called on WA’s new Education Minister, Sabine Winton, to tour the region's high schools. The invitation aims to give the minister first‑hand insight into challenges and infrastructure limitations faced by the schools.
Key Points:
Minister Winton has been officially invited by both the high school board chair and MLA Eatts to visit Margaret River and experience local schools’ operational realities.
The focus is likely on understanding issues such as staffing shortages, facility needs, and student support services.
This comes shortly after Winton’s appointment to the Education portfolio in April 2025 and her commitment to engaging directly with schools across WA .
