17-February-2005
Goldstein Media Releases, Funding, Education and Training
Kilvington Baptist Girls’ Grammar School in Ormond has been awarded $55,000 from the Federal Government as part of the Australian Government Capital Grants Programme.
These funds will be used to upgrade facilities at the school including bathroom facilities, change rooms, furniture and equipment.
The Australian Government Capital Grants Programme provides capital grants to non-government schools. Schools apply to the Block Grant Authorities in their respective states, these applications are then judged by a certain criteria with recommendations made to the Federal Government.
In 2005 a total of $97.9 million will be provided nationally as part of this program. $25.9 million has been allocated to Victoria.
“These Grants involve a significant amount of funding directly to schools to ensure that all students have the opportunity to maximise their potential” Andrew Robb said.
Andrew Robb said “These grants demonstrate the Howard Government’s commitment to excellent education outcomes for all Australian children.”
“I congratulate Kilvington on gaining this grant, and look forward to congratulating many more Bayside schools.”
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