WA schools get $25m funding boost

More than a dozen Western Australian schools will share a $25 million funding pool to build or upgrade its infrastructure.

The latest round of the federal government’s Schools Upgrade Fund will benefit 13 public schools in WA, with each school receiving at least $250,000.

The schools receiving the fund include education support centres in Armadale, South Ballajura, Girrawheen, Northam and Warnbro, high schools in Bunbury (Newton Moore) and Esperance, and primary schools in Midvale, Thornlie (Yale), and Westfield (Grovelands).

Holland Street School in Geraldton, Menzies Community School, and Gilmore College in Orelia will also receive the funding.

State Education Minister Tony Buti said the federal government funding contributed significantly to updating school infrastructure at regional and metropolitan areas.

“I’m sure these school communities will be pleased that they can progress important works on their sites that will ensure students are learning in modern and inspiring environments,” he said.

The funding will cover upgrades to administration blocks, food tech, and home economics classrooms, new playground equipment, and sporting facilities.

“I want all students to get access to a quality education, including access to quality facilities to learn in and play on,” federal Education Minister Jason Clare said.

“From upgrading art rooms and tech rooms to new outdoor equipment and replacing demountables, this funding will deliver upgrades to public schools that need it the most.

“This is another important step in building a better and fairer education system.”