January 29, 2014
Twenty-eight local schools will be almost $1.75 million better off following the announcement today of a new State Government education program, dubbed the “Great Results Guarantee”.
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said the funding was part of the government’s $131 million commitment to boost student outcomes in Queensland state schools.
More than $1.113 million will be spent on 13 schools in the Nanango electorate, while 15 schools in the Callide electorate will share $636,587.
The money has been allocated to schools based on their enrolments and is aimed at assisting children in the early years of school.
“Everything the Newman Government does in education is focused on achieving better student outcomes,” Mrs Frecklington said.
“And this announcement of more than $1 million for our South Burnett schools delivers on our commitment to revitalise frontline services as promised at the election.
“We want every Queenslander to enjoy a quality education experience so that they are well equipped to enter further education, training and employment.”
Mrs Frecklington said the majority of the funding would be targeted at the early years of school which research shows is the most vital time in a child’s learning.
She said principals, in consultation with their school communities, would develop an agreement which would be entered into with the Director General of the Department of Education, Training and Employment.
“We want parents and carers to be part of this process and set their expectations for what they want their children to achieve,” Mrs Frecklington said.
“The school can then develop a plan to achieve those outcomes. For example, after school numeracy tutoring, reading workshops for parents or a coach to improve teachers’ skills in delivering programs for students with a disability.”
“This is about investing in our future, our children, and ensuring that Queensland remains a great State with great opportunity for generations to come.”
All 1233 State schools across Queensland will receive their current level of funding, plus a share of the $131 million in 2014. On average, schools will receive an extra $508 per student in Prep to Year 2.
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Funding For South Burnett Schools:
| Nanango Electorate
Benarkin State School $5000 Blackbutt State School $44,288 Coolabunia State School $30,014 Crawford State School $5410 Kingaroy State High School $116,409 Kingaroy State School $137,465 Kumbia State School $19,888 Nanango State High School $52,430 Nanango State School $412,400 Taabinga State School $108,270 Tanduringie State School $8128 Wooroolin State School $8890 Yarraman State School $164,800 State School |
Callide Electorate
Cherbourg State School $96,364 Cloyna State School $7902 Durong South State School $7188 Goomeri State School $122,400 Kilkivan State School $77,600 Monogorilby State School $8492 Murgon State High School $49,165 Murgon State School $52,750 Proston State School $23,610 Tingoora State School $10,642 Wheatlands State School $23,368 Widgee State School $9906 Windera State School $5000 Wondai State School $137,200 Woolooga State School $5000 |
