I think we need to make access to mental health services a priority in the obesity strategy, too.

One of my earliest memories is Mum telling me not to have as many sweets as the other kids because I put on weight so easily.

From a young age, pupils are put under immense amounts of pressure in high-stakes exams. Often, they’re made to feel like their whole future depends on how they perform in these narrowly focussed tests."

The electorate is bored of talking about the past. They are much more interested in the future.

Teacher unions are an interest group that acts in defense of their own interests, which means the union bosses' interests, not the members.

One of the first serious attempts I made to write a novel was when I was in Grade 6 and I had read 'Matilda.' I wrote my own version and my teacher had it bound and permitted me to read it to the class - cementing my love of reading, writing and Roald Dahl!

Every student has something to offer, and every student deserves a nurturing learning environment.

Why aren't we talking about it in health classes in school? That's just as important as learning about physical health and nutrition. Why aren't we learning about our minds and our mental health and mental illnesses? I just think that it's something that very much needs to go hand in hand.