06-February-2009
Goldstein Media Releases, Funding, Education and Training
Five local Bayside schools are to benefit from a share in $964,000 under the Australian Governments’ National Secondary School Computer Fund.
The successful schools include three Government schools and two Catholic schools located throughout Bayside suburbs.
“The high level of funding is testament to the wonderful work and dedication that the many staff, students and parents carry out each and every day within their school community,” Andrew Robb MP, Federal Member for Goldstein said.
“Computers play an integral part of our youth’s education, and it is important that our schools remain up to date with new technology. For this reason, I encourage all eligible schools who did not apply in Rounds One and Two to apply under Round 2.
“I would like to congratulate all five schools who have received a grant in this funding round, and wish them well in continuing the wonderful work that they do. These grants will have a significant influence in aiding many parents and students through this tough economic time,” Mr Robb said.
Local schools to receive the grant include:
Our Lady of the Scared Heart College $63,000
Star of the Sea College $151,000
Brighton Secondary College $195,000
McKinnon Secondary College $257,000
Sandringham College – Sandringham $298,000
Further funding under this program is still available. All secondary schools both government and non-government with students in Years 9 to 12 will have the opportunity to apply for up to $1 million from the Fund dependent on enrolment and need, and are able to purchase laptops, desktop computers, and other technologies.
All eligible secondary schools that did not apply in Rounds One and Two of the National Secondary School Computer Fund (the Fund) can apply. Schools that did not apply for their full number of computers to reach the target ratio of 1:2 in the first two rounds of the Fund can also apply. The supplementary round closes on 11 February.
For further information on the successful applicants for this round of funding under the National Secondary School Computer Fund, or for further information on round 2.1 please contact the office on 9557 4644.
Media contact: 9557 4644