Northlakes High School will receive $3,500 in NSW Government funding to put towards a condition assessment of the school’s war memorial.
The school is one of 13 recipients across the state to receive a share of $125,000 from Round One of the Community War Memorials Fund.
Member for Wyong and Minister for Veterans David Harris announced the grants awarded to the successful applicants for projects that will support war memorials in communities across NSW.
“It is wonderful to announce this important funding, which will be used for important projects around the state,” he said.
“Our communities are proud of their military history, and local war memorials are a vital part of our culture enabling us to reflect on more than 100 years of our veterans’ service and sacrifice.”
Northlakes High School has a long association with Doyalson-Wyee RSL sub-branch, and many years ago as part of the partnership, the school received the formal war memorial from the club when it installed a new memorial at the club.
“The school is very proud to have the privilege of having a designated war memorial on-site and it plays a key role in our school ceremonies acknowledging ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day,” Northlakes High School principal Warren Welham said.
“We are excited through this grant to continue our partnership with the sub-branch to work on updating and restoring the war memorial to ensure that it continues to play a vital role in educating our students in Australian history.”
Member for Swansea Yasmin Catley acknowledged Northlakes High School’s commitment to the veterans of the Coast and surrounding areas.
“The Northlakes High School War Memorial provides a place for people to gather and remember those who have served our community,” she said.
“Our community is forever thankful for the sacrifices made by current serving members and past service people and their families.
“This grant funding will help to ensure that the Northlakes High School War Memorial can continue to stand proud and serve as a reminder of the contributions made to our nation and its military history.”
Round Two of the 2023-24 grant program opened on Remembrance Day, November 11.
“I encourage any community group or ex-service organisation in our electorate to apply for funding for any restoration work that is needed on our war memorials,” Catley said.
For more information visit https://www.veterans.nsw.gov.au/heritage/community-war-memorials-fund/