NG Central School at Kariong has received $25,000 from the Federal Government’s Schools Upgrade Fund.
Principal Andrea Cingi said the money was used for vital upgrades.
“At NG Central School, we focus on making education as practical, flexible, and personalised as possible,” she said.
“Our Kariong site plays a vital role in meeting the diverse needs of our students, blending indoor and outdoor learning spaces, vocational trade facilities and areas for social connection, low-sensory quiet time, creativity and cultural practices.
“The (funding) enabled us to refurbish multiple learning spaces across the site, making both our classrooms and outdoor areas more functional and inviting.
“We were also able to urgently repair leaky roofs, upgrade our hair and beauty salon and create a dedicated workspace for our staff where they can collaboratively design lessons, extracurricular activities and wellbeing and learning support plans for our students.
“NG Central also has a long history of activating and working closely with community groups and we were able to maximise the Schools Upgrade Fund contribution by pairing it with additional community donations.
“This enabled us to create an exciting cultural hub, complete with a music room, cinema, library and dedicated Indigenous cultural space.”
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid said he had visited the school on several occasions.
“Students are given a personalised learning experience that takes into consideration their passions and highlights the key learning areas involved with that interest,” he said.
“This enhances learning, and students are more engaged during learning.
“I am pleased to be able to support NG Central School through the Federal Labor Government’s Schools Upgrade Fund.
“As a government, we are committed to strengthening education and improving academic outcomes across the nation.”
NG Central School is a special assistance school for Year 9-12 students.
It provides holistic, personalised learning and wellbeing support for young people who need a genuine alternative to the mainstream education system.
For more information, visit: https://www.ngc.nsw.edu.au/