A stack of schools in South Western Sydney have successfully applied for federal government funding to make vital improvements.
Airds High School will be building new outdoor learning spaces with their grant, while Sarah Redfern High School will be using theirs to refurbish classrooms.
Hoxton Park High School will build new outdoor learning spaces with their money, as will Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School.
Bellfield College will purchase and install air purifiers, while Eschol Park Public School will be making repairs or carry out maintenance to its facilities.
A total of 19 schools across two electorates, Macarthur and Werriwa, will receive funding.
In Macarthur, Thomas Reddall High School, Ruse Public School, Gledswood Hills Public School, Ingleburn Public School, Eschol Park Public School, Eagle Vale High School (pictured above), Oran Park High School and John Therry Catholic High School were successful.
“Macarthur schools deserve quality infrastructure and equipment to help students achieve their best,’’ says the local MP, Dr Mike Dr Freelander.
“The Albanese Government is investing in our education system, and this is a great outcome which I am happy that we can deliver for our local schools.”
In Werriwa, these were the other schools to receive funding: Lurnea Public School, Heckenberg Public School, Clancy Catholic College, Al-Faisal College Liverpool, Arrahman College and EDEN College.
Local MP Anne Stanley welcomed the funding for schools in her electorate of Werriwa.
“The Albanese Government is investing in a better and fairer education system, and this is terrific news for our local schools, with more to come.
“I’m happy that we can deliver this funding to much-needed projects for our local schools.”
The funding is part of a $250 million commitment to improve school infrastructure.
All schools across the country were invited to apply for the funding and projects were assessed by the Department of Education and selected based on need.
Schools were able to apply for grants of up to $25,000 to support much needed improvements to facilities and learning environments.
