The latest round of the Albanese Government’s Schools Upgrade Fund will deliver $68 million in vital infrastructure projects for New South Wales public schools.
Under Round 2 of the Schools Upgrade Fund, three public schools across the Shortland electorate will each benefit from funding of at least $400,000 to build or upgrade infrastructure.
The successful projects include upgrading classrooms, installing new playground equipment and resurfacing and upgrading sporting facilities.
The successful projects in Shortland are:
Public schools with the greatest need have been prioritised, including schools with high numbers of students from a low-socio economic background, First Nations students, and students with disability.
Public schools which haven’t received significant capital funding in the last two years were also prioritised.
Round 2 was open to all public schools and applications closed in February.
School applications were reviewed by their relevant state and territory education departments which made recommendations to the Australian Government.
More information on the Schools Upgrade Fund is available at www.education.gov.au/schools-upgrade-fund
Quotes attributable to Pat Conroy:
“I’m so excited that over $4 million in funding from the Australian Government’s Schools Upgrade Fund will be going to three deserving schools in the Shortland electorate.
“Everyone wins when local schools get more support so teachers and students can enjoy better facilities.
“These schools service communities that have some of the most challenged economic circumstances, and I know that this funding to build and upgrade their infrastructure will make a huge difference.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Education Jason Clare:
“I want all students to get access to a quality education, including access to quality facilities to learn in and play on.
“From upgrading classrooms to new outdoor equipment, this funding will deliver upgrades to public schools that need it the most.
“This is another important step in building a better and fairer education system.”