NEW EQUIPMENT FOR PATERSON SCHOOLS

12 March 2024

Nineteen schools in the local area are benefiting from new or upgraded facilities and equipment, thanks to the Albanese Government’s investment in local schools.

The local projects include:

Arise Christian College - Building new outdoor learning spaces, and installing and/or upgrading shade structures
Beresfield Public School - Building new outdoor learning spaces and upgrading an existing outdoor learning space. Installing shade structure
Holy Spirit Infants School - Building new outdoor learning spaces and upgrading an existing outdoor learning space. Installing shade structure
Holy Spirit Primary School - Installing and/or upgrading shade structures
Hunter River High School - Purchasing and/or upgrading ICT equipment (including laptops and tablets) and repairs or maintenance to school facilities
Hunter Trade College - Purchasing and installing air purifiers
Kurri Kurri Public School - Building new outdoor learning spaces, and installing and/or upgrading shade structures
Maitland Grossman High School - Building new outdoor learning space
Millers Forest Public School - Building new outdoor learning spaces
Pelaw Main Public School - Upgrading or improving existing outdoor learning spaces, and installing and/or upgrading shade structures
Rutherford Public School - Upgrading or improving existing outdoor learning spaces
Rutherford Technology High School - Refurbishing classrooms
St Phillips Christian College Port Stephens - Upgrading or improving existing outdoor learning spaces, installing and/or upgrading shade structures, and Repairs or maintenance to school facilities
Standford Merthyr Infants School - Upgrading or improving existing outdoor learning spaces, installing and/or upgrading shade structures, and Repairs or maintenance to school facilities
Tarro Public School - Installing and/or upgrading shade structures
Telarah Public School - Building new outdoor learning spaces, upgrading or improving existing outdoor learning spaces and purchasing and/or upgrading ICT equipment (including laptops and tablets)
Tomaree Public School - Upgrading or improving existing outdoor learning spaces
Woodberry Learning Centre - Upgrading or improving existing outdoor learning spaces, and installing and/or upgrading shade structures
Woodberry Public School - Installing and/or upgrading shade structures

This all part of the Government’s School Upgrade Fund which has delivered a total of $452,182 in local projects in the Paterson electorate.

These new projects which are now complete are helping to build and better and fairer education for students across the Paterson electorate.

Quotes attributable to Meryl Swanson, Member for Paterson:

“The Labor Government is investing in public schools in Paterson NSW.

“From new laptops and air purifiers to upgraded outdoor sports equipment, this funding has delivered upgrades to schools in Paterson that need it the most.

“This is another important step in delivering on the Albanese Government’s commitments to build a better and fairer education system.”

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.

“The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to invest in our schools and provide safer classrooms, playgrounds, and facilities.”