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Great Scott: Frankston Special Development School principal Scott Tucker, right, was named Outstanding Principal at this year’s Principals’ Association of Specialist Schools awards.
Principal’s top honour FRANKSTON Special Developmental School principal Scott Tucker has been named Outstanding Principal in this year’s Principals’ Association of Specialist Schools awards. Education Minister James Merlino, in presenting the PASS awards, said they were a “chance to celebrate the outstanding achievements of those working with children and young people with disabilities at Victoria’s specialist schools”. “PASS is committed to excellence and innovation in Victorian specialist education, and these awards celebrate the people in our state who are doing that every single day,” he said. “Every award winner has made an outstanding contribution to the learning, wellbeing and life outcomes of Victorian kids with disabilities. These awards recognise their excellence and commitment.” Mr Tucker said the award referred to his
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involvement in the management of an outdoor education school at Blackwood, on the Lerderderg river, 89 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. He said it made mention of “my contribution to state education for Blackwood and going above and beyond my role at Frankston”. He praised the Blackwood school for giving special needs children “the chance to play, while learning independent living skills, leadership, and how to interact with the environment” instead of being kept inside a classroom. Frankston Special Developmental School has 140 students and was set up in Karingal in 1983. Mr Scott has spent 10 years there, including five as assistant principal. “I am proud of the school,” he said. Stephen Taylor
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Beach buddies: Paul Allan understands why beachgoers may feel uncomfortable around dogs even if they are not vicious.
Dogs banned for summer SUMMER beach restrictions for dogs have come into effect this month meaning pooches are not allowed on Frankston or Seaford beaches between 9.30am and 7.30pm. Dogs are still allowed on beaches before 9.30am and after 7.30pm as long as they are on a lead at all times. Frankston mayor Cr James Dooley said the changed regulation times are needed so beachgoers can feel safe. “During the peak season, Frankston’s beaches are a favourite spot for families to visit. Council introduces the restrictions to ensure this quality time is not hampered by the threat of dog attacks,” Cr Dooley said. Dog owner Paul Allan said he has no problem with the summer restrictions. “In the summer months everyone wants to go to the beach, and everyone deserves the right to feel safe. While Zima doesn’t have a vicious bone in his body, I understand the need for these short-term changes,” he said. Mr Allan and his dog Zima won Frankston
Council’s ‘The Face of Your Pet Our City, competition in October becoming the faces of responsible pet ownership in Frankston. The summer dog beach access restrictions are in force from December until the end of March next year. Council officers can fine dog owners who ignore the restrictions. There are no off-leash areas on Frankston or Seaford beaches, but council has a number of reserves where dogs can be exercised off-leash, provided they are under the effective control of their owners at all times. Cr Dooley also reminded Frankston residents that dogs are not allowed in the city centre, bordered by Fletcher Rd, Baxter St, Davey St and Kananook Creek. Councillors voted down a proposal in August by former mayor Cr Sandra Mayer to end a 20year ban of dogs in Frankston’s city centre. See frankston.vic.gov.au for full details of summer time restrictions for dog owners on beaches.
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