[dropcap]Aspect [/dropcap]Macarthur School has received a $3,500 NSW Government Eco Schools grant to go towards its participation, engagement and understanding sensory garden
“The garden project aims to teach students on the autism spectrum about sustainability through creating the sensory garden and transforming food waste into compost,’’ says Member for Camden Chris Patterson, who welcomed the grant.
He said the grant would help Aspect Macarthur School to implement local and practical environmental education initiatives.
“This will allow the students to see the garden evolve while gaining practical skills and experience in propagation, maintenance, pest management and the skills to grow food and flowers,’’ Mr Patterson said.
“The school children participating in these grassroots environmental projects will learn skills for sustainable living, and develop an appreciation for their local environment.”
In other education news in Macarthur, the Member for Wollondilly Jail Rowell has announced that preparation for Picton High School’s upgrade is well under way, with a State Significant Development (SSD) application submitted last week for the planned multi-million dollar redevelopment of the school.
He said the project will deliver future-focused classrooms, a library, indoor recreation facilities and canteen and a range of outdoor spaces including games courts, an outdoor covered area and assembly quadrangle.
A temporary school will be set up while works take place to ensure the school can continue to run smoothly during construction.
Mr Rowell also announced that Wollondilly Anglican College in Bargo will receive a $900,000 grant from the NSW Government to support a building upgrade project at the school.
The NSW Government’s grant will go towards the school’s $4.5 million building project that includes the creation of six classrooms, a central resource area, staff offices and student amenities.
“We want all students in our local community to get the best education we can provide them,” Mr Rowell said.
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