22-December-2006
Information for Teachers and Schools
Ten local Catholic schools have received Federal Government funding boosts to carry out important infrastructure and capital works to their schools.
“The ten local schools have received $75,000 each from the Federal Government to undertake works such as refurbishment of learning areas, construction of shade sails, upgrading of play facilities and general maintenance works on the school buildings,” said Andrew Robb, the Federal Member for Goldstein.
The ten schools are:
• St Joan of Arc School, Brighton
• St Joseph’s School, Black Rock
• St Kevin’s Parish School, Ormond
• St Mary’s Primary School, Hampton
• St Paul’s Primary School, Bentleigh
• Star of the Sea College, Gardenvale
• Stella Maris Primary School, Beaumaris
• Sacred Heart School, Sandringham
• St Finbar’s School, Brighton East
• Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, Bentleigh
“Students learn better in high quality facilities, and this money will help to make important upgrades to school buildings to create better learning environments for Bayside students.”
“Sacred Heart in Sandringham will use the funding to upgrade their play areas, including the installation of shade structures which will enable the students to enjoy their play times outside whilst remaining safe from the sun.”
“And Star of the Sea College in Gardenvale will use the money to refurbish the visual arts room for their students.”
“These might sound like small projects, but they make a really big difference to the students and the school communities.”
“I congratulate the schools for receiving their funding, and look forward to seeing their works in action.”
This funding is part of the Federal Government’s Investing in Our Schools programme, which provides vital capital funding to local schools, to ensure they can continue to upgrade their facilities.
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