STUDENTS at Epsom Primary will soon have a new outdoor learning space after the school shared in just less than two hundred and thirty thousand dollars of Commonwealth funding.<\/p>\n
Epsom PS has received $25,000 to fund the project as part of Federal Government\u2019s Schools Upgrade program.<\/p>\n
The school is one of 10 in the Bendigo electorate to receive a grant from the $32 million nationwide funding pool that\u2019s aimed at improving school facilities around the country.<\/p>\n
Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters said the news was terrific for the Bendigo region schools.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur local schools deserve great infrastructure and quality equipment to help students achieve their best,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Albanese Government is investing in a better and fairer education system, and this is terrific news for our local schools with more to come.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a great outcome and I\u2019m happy that we can deliver this funding to much-needed projects for our local schools.\u201d<\/p>\n
Applications were assessed by the Department of Education and grants were awarded based on need.<\/p>\n
The funds can be used to refurbish or build new learning spaces, purchase equipment and develop school infrastructure.<\/p>\n
Elphinstone and Marong Primary schools also received grants to develop their outdoor spaces and Eaglehawk North Primary has received funds to purchase new information technology equipment.<\/p>\n
Other primary schools to receive money include Heathcote with $25,000 for a shade sail and IT upgrades, and Holy Rosary School, also at Heathcote with the same amount for outdoor learning spaces.<\/p>\n
Axedale, Marong, Huntly, Quarry Hill primaries also received money, as did Kyneton High School<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
STUDENTS at Epsom Primary will soon have a new outdoor learning space after the school shared in just less than two hundred and thirty thousand dollars of Commonwealth funding. Epsom PS has received $25,000 to fund the project as part of Federal Government\u2019s Schools Upgrade program. The school is one of 10 in the Bendigo […]<\/p>\n