Fifteen schools on the Central Coast are set to benefit from a share of $32M in Federal Government grants to upgrade school infrastructure and equipment.
The funding is part of a $250M commitment to provide equipment upgrades including: new or improved outdoor learning areas; new or upgraded air conditioning; better ventilation; and new tablets and laptops.
All schools across the country were invited to apply for the funding and projects were assessed by the Department of Education and selected based on need, with 1,300 schools successful and more than half of them in remote or regional areas.
In the Robertson electorate, Pretty Beach Public School will receive $25,000 to purchase or upgrade ICT equipment, including laptops and tablets.
Other schools in Robertson to be granted funding are: Central Mangrove Public School; Kulnura Public School; Ngaruki Gulgul at Kariong; Somersby Public School; and Yattalunga Valley Christian School at Green Point.
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid said Central Coast schools deserved great infrastructure and quality equipment to help students achieve their best.
“The Government is investing in a better and fairer education system, and this is terrific news for our local schools with more to come,” he said.
“This is a great outcome and I’m happy that we can deliver funding for schools in the Robertson electorate.”
In the Shortland electorate, Northlakes Public School will receive $21,400 to assist in refurbishing classrooms and Northlakes High School will receive $25,000 to build new outdoor learning spaces.
Member for Shortland Pat Conroy said the Government was investing in a better and fairer education system.
“I look forward to continuing to work with local schools on the Central Coast and the community to deliver more funding for great local projects,” he said.
In Dobell, seven schools will get a slice of the pie.
Member for Dobell Emma McBride said Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, The Entrance Public School, Wamberal Public School, Toukley Public School, Hopetown School, TLK Youth College at Berkeley Vale and Wyong Christian Community School would all benefit.
“This is a great outcome and I’m pleased that we can deliver this funding to much-needed projects for our local schools,” McBride said.
Education Minister Jason Clare said the funding would provide everything from iPads to air conditioners.
“New equipment and upgrades are good for schools, good for teachers, and good for students,” he said.
Terry Collins