Tuesday the 14^th of June Swansea Primary School  had the pleasure of welcoming Her Excellency, The Honourable Barbara Baker AC, The Governor of Tasmania, Professor Don Chalmers AO, Paula Chapwood Flight Lieutenant Aide-de-camp, Mr Robert Young - The Mayor of Glamorgan Spring Bay and Mr Greg Ingham – The General Manager of Glamorgan Spring Bay Council to our tree planting ceremony to commemorate The Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II which is being celebrated in the Commonwealth of Nations to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II.

 Did you know, the Governor was sworn into Office at Government House on Wednesday 16 June 2021 – so this week, she will celebrate a year as our 29th Governor of Tasmania.  Today is also a special day on Her Excellency’s calendar and makes this occasion even more special because, she was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) which is a very significant honour, on this day, 14 June 2021.  It is the highest award in the Order of Australia which honours Her Excellency’s achievement, merit and service to Australia and the people of Tasmania through leading contributions to the law, to the judiciary and to the administration of justice, particularly in the area of family law, and for her work as a mentor and role model for young women. We had a wonderful day! Government House Tasmania Glamorgan Spring Bay Council Department of Education, Tasmania.