Gonski giving to schools
OUR REGION'S government and independent school students are set for, on average, an additional $1149 each by 2021 under the Liberal National Government’s student-centred Gonski funding plan that recently passed Parliament.The new funding is part of a $283.63M funding boost for government and independent schools over the next decade that will see a $270 average increase next year for every student and around $1149 on average extra for each student by 2021.Catholic and non-government systemic schools in Queensland will get an additional $2852.9M under the plan over the next decade that their education authorities will distribute to their schools.We’re delivering a school system that’s entirely focused on students and what they need to be their best.
Have your say on review of regional education
Got something to say about education for country kids?Now is the time to speak up as the Liberal National Government is undertaking a landmark review into regional, rural and remote education initiated by the Liberal National Government.I invite families, students and the wider community to take a look at what’s being discussed and then tell us what you think.We need your input on the challenges faced and the ways you get around them.
Getting funding right for schools
THE Liberal National Coalition Government’s new plan for schools will mean growing and better targeted funding and evidence-based programs for local students.The Government announced it would grow funding for Queensland government schools by $1426 million or 91.5 per cent over the next ten years that would be real needs-based funding and would be tied to school reforms which are proven to boost student results.Non-government schools will see an increase in funding of $1304 million or 59.3 per cent over the next 10 years.We’re delivering the real ‘Gonski’ needs-based funding model that Labor didn’t.
Helping kids with Anzac Day history
Schools throughout the region will receive books and posters to educate students about Australia’s wartime history and commemorate Anzac Day.It is important that every generation understands the costs and impacts of war, both on the battlefield and at home.To help with that, the Coalition Government is providing schools will two books: Decision: Stories of leadership in the services about the influence of Australian leaders during wartime and A Bitter Fate: Australians in Malaya and Singapore, December 1941 – February 1942.The books explore the stories of individuals who made decisions that saved lives and influenced the outcomes of battles and wars.
New science/maths app on the way for pre-schoolers
A new app focused on encouraging an interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics is on its way for pre-schoolers in the region.Following the positive feedback from a trial using apps to teach pre-schoolers another language, the Turnbull Government will look to replicate that success with an app to inspire young Australians’ interest in science and technology as part of its Innovation and Science Agenda.The ELLA languages app had great feedback in its initial trial and I'm looking forward to the expansion in more locations.