LEICHHARDT MP Warren Entsch today officially opened the new learning areas at Peace Lutheran College in Kamerunga, describing himself as “incredibly impressed” by the new infrastructure.
Students and staff at Peace Lutheran College now have full use of four new classrooms, withdrawal rooms, three staff offices and storage areas.
The Turnbull Government provided $325,000 in funding from the Capital Grants Program which was matched by the State Government, while the College contributed $1,065,794.
Mr Entsch attended the opening of the new facilities on behalf of Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham, Minister for Education and Training.
“It was great to visit Peace Lutheran College and see the new facilities firsthand and the impact they will have,” Mr Entsch said. “Students and the whole school community will benefit from using the new facilities.
“These new learning spaces take into account the latest in education research and will see students learn more effectively.
“I’d like to acknowledge the significant financial contribution the College itself has made to the project ? they’ve provided the lion’s share of the funding and I congratulate the school community which is obviously deeply committed to providing the best opportunities for students.”
The Turnbull Government is providing higher levels of school funding than ever before ? a record $73.6 billion in total Commonwealth funding over the forward estimates in all states and territories.
Nationally that represents funding growth from a record $16 billion this year to $20.1 billion in 2020, all to be allocated based on need.
Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the Coalition’s funding growth is sustainable but will be tied to a range of evidence-based initiatives to support students by focussing on outcomes in literacy, numeracy and STEM subjects, helping lift teacher quality and better preparing our children for life after school.
“While buildings alone do not make a great school, I hope students and staff will enjoy learning and be inspired by these new facilities,” Minister Birmingham said.
“The Turnbull Government is committed to improving the quality of our schools and equipping students with the skills they need to succeed in an increasingly competitive world.”
Minister Birmingham is responsible for the Capital Grants Program, which provides funding for non-government schools to improve capital infrastructure where they otherwise may not have access to sufficient capital resources.
