Steve Georganas MP officially opened the Ledra building refurbishment at St George College on 3 March as part of the Federal Government’s contribution of $406,700 through the Capital Grants Program to assist with the redevelopment.
Mr Georganas stated that he believes in the importance of previous and continued funding that has and will go towards St George and many other schools around the country as every child should have the opportunity to access education in the best schooling environment possible.
“I am a firm believer that providing our students with safe learning environments that offer opportunity and growth is fundamental to the core of our society, and for the future of Australia,” he said.
“A lot of work has gone into this project, delivering the refurbishment of an existing building for senior secondary students, including staff facilities, a small kitchen for students and the enclosure of a verandah to form a student breakout space; along with the refurbishment of an existing room with student amenities.”
Mr Georganas reiterated the Government’s commitment to providing all schools with appropriate funding; “we strongly believe in providing the best possible resources so that students can be supported to their full potential and develop the skills they need to go on to further study or to find a job.”
“The teachers, staff and students at St George College have built a strong and positive school community and these new facilities will further enhance and inspire the hard work that is already being done. As we all know, it’s the people who ultimately make a school great, but it certainly helps to also have good facilities,” he concluded.
