Students, teachers and parents at Yattalunga Valley Christian School (YVCS) will be able to enjoy the outdoors thanks to a $25,000 Federal Government grant to buy new shade structures.
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid said students were unable to maximise outdoor learning spaces due to a lack of shade.
The funding has been made available under the Schools Upgrade Fund.
Reid visited the school recently to see firsthand how the funding would benefit the school.
“I am pleased to announce that YVCS will receive much-needed funding to purchase shade structures for its outdoor learning spaces,” he said.
“It is important students are able to take their learning from the classroom to the outdoors and this funding will ensure the school can do this.
“These shade structures will ensure students have greater protection from the sun and will be able to maximise the school’s outdoor learning spaces for education and recreation.
“It is a great joy to be able to support the learning of our young people on the Central Coast.”
YVCS Principal Nicole Smith said for many students, physically moving and hands on activities provide greater engagement in learning.
“At YVCS our students use the outdoor environment to play and to learn,” she said.
“The grant provided by Dr Reid will enable YVCS to purchase and install four shade structures that will not only protect our students from the sun, but also from the glare reflecting up from the concrete.
“This space is used every day as our students conduct science experiments, participate in PE lessons and ride scooters across the concrete.
“Having shade here will enable greater functionality and use of this wonderful area for our students.
“We are very thankful.”
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Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid