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Oracle of DelphiBoarding School Boost For Indigenous Students
January 31st 2009 09:08
Member for Lingiari, the Hon. Warren Snowdon MP today announced that three Territory boarding schools will receive more than $900,000 in Federal Government assistance to upgrade their grounds and facilities.
“ Yirara College and St Philip’s College in Alice Springs will receive $682,000 and $165,000 respectively, while Nyangatjatjara College in Yulara will get $82,500,” said Mr Snowdon.
“This is a terrific boost for these schools. All three have a strong track record in providing high-quality education to their Indigenous students.”
Mr Snowdon said Yirara College will use the funds to refurbish the male and female dormitories and resurface basketball courts.
St Philip’s College will construct a reception area for each of the dormitories and Nyangatjatjara College will construct perimeter fencing and gates to the complex.
This funding is being allocated as a part of the Australian Government’s Indigenous Boarding Infrastructure initiatives designed to improve boarding facilities at non-government schools which enrol significant numbers of Indigenous students.
The projects were recommended to government by the Northern Territory Joint Block Grant Authority.
“A quality education is a critical foundation for enabling all Australians to participate fully in society – both economically and socially.
“The Australian Government is committed to providing quality educational opportunities to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous educational outcomes,” Mr Snowdon said.
“I commend these schools for the positive contribution they have made to the welfare of their Indigenous students, and congratulate them on securing this funding.”
Media Statement
31st January 2009
Warren Snowdon
Minister for Defence Science and Personnel
“ Yirara College and St Philip’s College in Alice Springs will receive $682,000 and $165,000 respectively, while Nyangatjatjara College in Yulara will get $82,500,” said Mr Snowdon.
“This is a terrific boost for these schools. All three have a strong track record in providing high-quality education to their Indigenous students.”
Mr Snowdon said Yirara College will use the funds to refurbish the male and female dormitories and resurface basketball courts.
St Philip’s College will construct a reception area for each of the dormitories and Nyangatjatjara College will construct perimeter fencing and gates to the complex.
This funding is being allocated as a part of the Australian Government’s Indigenous Boarding Infrastructure initiatives designed to improve boarding facilities at non-government schools which enrol significant numbers of Indigenous students.
The projects were recommended to government by the Northern Territory Joint Block Grant Authority.
“A quality education is a critical foundation for enabling all Australians to participate fully in society – both economically and socially.
“The Australian Government is committed to providing quality educational opportunities to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous educational outcomes,” Mr Snowdon said.
“I commend these schools for the positive contribution they have made to the welfare of their Indigenous students, and congratulate them on securing this funding.”
Media Statement
31st January 2009
Warren Snowdon
Minister for Defence Science and Personnel
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