Footscray electorate schools funding
Katie HALL (Footscray) (10:36): State schools are great schools, and with this budget I am proud to have delivered new funding for schools in my electorate. Yarraville West Primary School will receive $493,000 to deliver a new secure entry for the school and foyer upgrades. This will enhance student safety and bring peace of mind to parents and teachers, which is as good a cause as any. Maribyrnong College has also been funded to undertake planning to improve their learning spaces, supporting kids to get the best education possible. Maribyrnong College has an elite sports program, and with this investment – they are planning for upgrades for their academic buildings – they are on the path to being one of the best in the west when it comes to education. I would like to thank the parents, school councils and principals of both Yarraville West Primary and Maribyrnong College for working with me on these projects and bids for the budget. Working collaboratively, especially with a local member with a seat at the table, is so important to making positive change in our community. I am proud to be a local member that fights for the things that matter most to my electorate, with the future of our children and our government schools being number one.