Students and Staff at Elonera Montessori School and Illawara School for Autistic Children will benefit from Commonwealth Government grants of $103,000 and $43,000, respectively, for capital works projects Senator for New South Wales, Helen Coonan announced today.
Senator Coonan said that the grants would be used for the construction of shade structures for four outdoor learning areas at the Illawara School for Autistic Children and general school improvements at the Elonera Montessori School.
"the new facilities will help the school to provide the best possible learning environment for students in the area." Senator Coonan said.
"In 2002 the Commonwealth Government will spend more than $6 billion on funding for government and non government schools.
In 2002 around $89.3 million will be allocated to capital projects in non-government schools.
" The Commonwealth Capital Grants Programme for Schools is designed to improve the educational outcomes of educationally disadvantaged students.
"This project involve a significant amount of funding - an indication of the importance the Government places on developing and maintaining school infrastructure" Senator Coonan said.
"Over the period 2001-2004 the Commonwealth Government will provide around $25.2 billion in direct funding to schools. This demonstrates the Government's commitment to a strong and effective school system, maximising the opportunities for young Australians, Senator Coonan said.