Photo Gallery: Archive 3

Mike has been working hard in the community on a wide variety of issues as you will see from the Photo Gallery below. Click on any image below to view a larger version of the picture. For a 300 dpi PDF formatted image of Mike suitable for publication, please click here.

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Riverton Primary School Graduation


	Mike attended the Year 7 Graduation ceremonies of many of the local schools in the electorate, including the well-run ceremony at Riverton Primary School.			Mike presented Brianna Wallace from Riverton Primary School with the Award for Academic Excellence for her hard work and excellent grades during the year.

Engineering Program at
Willetton Senior High School


	Dr Nahan discusses the need for more engineers with Principal Chris Booth, Manual Arts teacher Paul Hogg and Physics teacher Brett Broughton.			The school's innovative Engineering Programme received national recognition when the teachers were presented with an award and a $5,000 prize for the school from Engineers Australia.

Rotary Club of Willetton


	Mike and his wife Nyuk were made Honorary Members of the Rotary Club of Willetton at a recent presentation dinner hosted by the club.			Mike addressed the group afterwards and he acknowledged the important work that the Rotary Club members do within our community.

Market City Canning Vale 21st Birthday


	Representatives from the fruit and vegetable industries gathered to celebrate Market City's 21st birthday on 18 November 2010.			Agriculture Minister Terry Redman congratulated Market City on its role within our local community for its services, including the popular Sunday markets.

Rossmoyne Senior High School
$14m Redevelopment


	Mike joined Professor Gordon Parkinson, Chair of Rossmoyne SHS and Principal Leila Botham to view the site works for the school's $14 Redevelopment.			The work is expected to take about a year and will include extensions to the Performing Arts Centre, two new art studios, a special Languages block and an ampitheatre.

Lynwood-Ferndale Playgroup Open Day


	Playgroup president Jeannie Oliveira speaks to the group following the refurbishment of the Playgroup using Lotterywest funding. Dr Nahan provided the group with a letter of support to secure the funding.			Some of the children joined Jeannie Oliveira to cut the ribbon to officially open the playgroup's new facilities that feature large colourful play areas, shade sails and synthetic lawn.

McHappy Day 2010


	Mike enjoyed working at the Willetton and Riverton McDonald's stores to help raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charities.			Mike with co-worker Rosa ready to collect much-needed funds from people using the drive thru at the Riverton McDonalds.

Seniors Week Tour of Parliament


	More than 40 members of the Herald Avenue Senior Citizens Club joined me for an educational tour of Parliament House.			The Seniors also visited the Liberal Party Room and enjoyed a morning tea that I hosted in acknowledgement of WA Seniors Week.

Official Visit To Singapore


	The Premier and Dr Nahan joined the Singapore High Commissioner Doug Chester and other dignitaries at the Singapore Media Development Authority.			A tour of Singapore's innovative new development Garden by the Bay was a highlight of the official trip to Singapore with the Premier.

Representing the Premier


	Dr Nahan spoke to members of the Australian Institute of Office Professionals on China's influence on Australia.			The Institute's Vice President Sue McComasky made a presentation to Dr Nahan after the event.

Community Breakfast

Riverton Roos Football Club


	Dr Nahan recently held a community breakfast to congratulate Audrey Wright, the Honorary Secretary of the Save The Children, on the work she does in the community.			As patron of the club, Mike attended the AGM and club windup with Club President Mark Barrett and young players Domenico Rotondo and Jamie Barrett.

Westpac Bank Art Event


	Dr Nahan joined fellow MPs, Westpac Staff and Lynwood Senior High School teachers and students as a judge for an art competition held at the Westpac bank in Willetton.			Dr Nahan and fellow judge and art expert Albert Johnson with some of the artwork that had been entered in the bank's community art event.

Roe 6 Noise Problems


	Dr Nahan explains the noise and visual problems to Transport Minister Simon O'Brien's staff that people who live near Roe Highway in Parkwood are experiencing.			Dr Nahan also showed the Transport Minister's staff the sand bund area where more trees will be planted to alleviate visual problems with the highway.

Rossmoyne Chinese Language Hub


	Increased numbers of students of all ages are enrolling to learn Chinese Mandarin through the Rossmoyne Chinese Language Hub.			Students attending courses at the Hub learn about Chinese culture as well as language skills.

1st Anniversary Celebrations


	Dr Nahan joined many of the Western Australia Zhejiang Business and Culture Promotion Association's first anniversary celebrations at the Ming Restaurant.			Ms Gu from the association addressed the members and reiterated the importance of strong linkages between the Zhejiang region and Western Australia.

Sri Shiva Temple


	Dr Nahan joined members of the Hindu Association of WA for a visit to their temple in Canning Vale.			While visiting the temple, Dr Nahan received a blessing from the temple priest.

Parkwood Tennis Club


	Dr Nahan awarded Amanda Holthouse with the Ladies Singles Tennis Trophy at the club's end of season presentation night.			At the same event, Dr Nahan presented the club's Encouragement Award to Tracey Nicholl for her improvement in the game.

Premier Visits Electorate

Local Student's Brave Actions


	Dr Nahan and Premier Colin Barnett recently undertook a tour of local company Ausdrill's $20m state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Canning Vale, which produces a wide range of drilling equipment for mining companies.			Dr Nahan hosted a dinner at Parliament with the families of young blind man Anthony Moore and Willetton Senior High School student Enes Kaya after Enes rescued Anthony after he fell onto the train tracks while a train was at the station.

MLA Chairs Gas Inquiry

Local Turkish School Thriving


	Dr Nahan was interviewed by GWN reporter Jarrad Cardy regarding the Parliamentary Gas Inquiry that Dr Nahan is chairing.			Dr Nahan recently toured Damla College, a local Turkish secular school, for a tour of the facilities and to meet some of the students.

Ancient Buddha Relics


	I took pleasure in opening a special display on behalf of the Premier of Buddha relics held recently at the Perth Town Hall.			Many of the Buddha relics, which are currently touring the world, were more than 2,500 years old.

Burrendah Primary School


	I recently represented the Minister for Water at a special ceremony at the Burrendah Primary School to acknowledge their Waterwise Program.			Science specialist teacher Sherryl Crouch, Dr Nahan, school councillors Jessica Mac and Jacob England and Principal Jayne Ebsworthy with the school's Waterwise folder.

Shelley Resident Turns 100


	Mrs Jean King, who taught ballroom dancing for more than 80 years, shows Dr Nahan she can still dance at 100 years old.			Mrs King had five generations of her family attend the special afternoon tea that was held to celebrate her 100th birthday.

Perth Region NRM

Herald Avenue Senior's Quiz Night


	Mayor Delle Donne and Dr Nahan attended the presentation of a $250,000 cheque by Minister Faragher to Mr Boothman from the Perth Region Natural Resource Management to help reduce nutrient pollution entering the Canning River.			Dr Nahan and his staff attended the recent Herald Avenue Senior Citizen's Quiz Night. Although some of the questions proved to be a challenge, they managed to have a great time and to come in third overall.

Parkwood Primary Anzac Ceremony


	Several young students read out their own personal tributes that they had written at the Anzac Ceremony.			Dr Nahan joined the students to lay a wreath in memory of all the military personnel who have served Australia.

Public Library Funding Increased


	Armadale Librarian Patricia Walker, Dr Nahan and Riverton Librarian Judi Willmott listen as the Minister for Culture and the Arts announces the increase in public library funding.			Dr Nahan and Minister John Day at the Riverton Library where the Minister announced that the public library funding would also be indexed to the CPI for the next three years.

Riverton RSL Anzac Dinner

Public Library Funding


	Jim Wright, President of the Riverton RSL; Brigadier Geoff Hand; Dr Dennis Jensen, Member for Tangney; Bill Gaynor, President of the RSL WA; Dr Nahan and Terry Reynolds, President of the Cannington RSL attending the Anzac Dinner.			Dr Mike Nahan joined City of Canning Library Service Manager Judi Willmott and Mayor Joe Delle Donne at the Riverton Library to lend his support for ongoing public library funds to meet community expectations.

Chinese Photography Delegation


	Dr Nahan recently hosted a lunch for a Chinese photography delegation that was visiting WA to take photos for an exhibition in China. This is one of their shots of the Pinnacles.			The delegation visited many places in Western Australia and were particularly taken with our rugged coastline as this photograph of the sea rushing over rocks shows.

WA Chinese Chamber Commerce Migrant Story


	Dr Neale Fong, Dr Nahan and Dr CV Raj all spoke on their migrant story with WACCC President Jimmy Yong.			Dr Nahan addresses members of the WA Chinese Chamber of Commerce about his own migrant story.

Riverton Primary School Harmony Day


	Dr Nahan with ESL teacher Nanette Coleman and the students learning about kite making.			Dr Nahan talks with some of the young students about their kite making.

Southlands Willetton Rotary Fair


	Dr Nahan and the young Aboriginal dance troupe that performed the opening ceremony of the fair.			Dr Nahan joined members of the community and the young Aboriginal dancers in the smoking ceremony.

International Women's Day


	Mrs Mary Robertson, President of the Herald Avenue Senior Citizens Club speaks to the more than 80 guests at the Morning Tea about her life's experiences.			Dr Nahan with the speakers at the Morning Tea - Dr Nyuk Nahan, Mrs Mary Robertson from the Herald Avenue Seniors Club and Morgan Doty from Lynwood Senior High School.

Community Safety Concerns


	Residents met near the corner of Hossack Avenue and Willeri Drive to discuss their safety concerns about the number of crashes at that intersection.			Mayor Joe Della Donne and five City of Canning Councillors plus a representative from my office attended to talk to the community members.

Student Wins State Worldskills Competition


	Rossmoyne Senior High School VET construction student Joshua Orr shows Dr Nahan the garden seat that he made to win the Worldskills Competition and a trip to Brisbane to compete in the national event.			Joshua shows Dr Nahan some of the other wood items he has made as part of his VET construction course at Rossmoyne Senior High School.

Australia Day 2010


	Willetton Scouts raise the Australian flag at the Rotary Club of Rossmoyne's Aussie Breakfast.			Families becoming Australian Citizens enjoy the Australia Day breakfast at the City of Canning.

Willetton Senior High School
$80 Million Rebuild

Congratulations to Principal Chris Booth and the leadership team at WSHS on their success regarding the rebuilding of the school. It has been a pleasure to work side by side with the school every step of the way on this important local project.

Mike Nahan

Premier Colin Barnett with head boy and girl from Willetton SHS.

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