Funding boosts school’s future

A FUNDING windfall of more than $2 million sends a “strong message” about Balga Senior High School’s future, says principal Mark Carton.

The school is the biggest winner in the State Government’s $200m maintenance package announced on Monday for all WA public schools.

“It’s going to make a significant improvement to the learning environment for students,” Mr Carton said.

“I think it sends a strong message to the community about where Balga Senior High School fits in to the education framework.

“I think it’s a good sign for the suburb.”

Funding will go towards resurfacing of playing surfaces, structural repairs, classroom upgrades, replacement of transportable classrooms and maintenance at the “ageing school”.

Churchlands Senior High School will receive $990,654 for structural repairs, classroom refreshments, replacement of transportable classrooms and maintenance upgrades and Dianella Secondary College $644,717 for structural repairs, design and technology upgrades and maintenance.

East Hamersley Primary School ($548,532), Dianella Primary College ($255,487) and Westminster Junior Primary School ($239,335) are was among the biggest local primary school winners.

Full list: Balga SHS                                         $2,066,269 Dianella Secondary College              644,717 East Hamersley Primary School        548,532 Dianella Primary College                    255,487 Westminster Junior PS                       239,335 North Balga PS                                   229,823 Balcatta SHS                                      221,393 Carine PS                                           203,272 Sutherland Dianella PS                      186,538 Balga PS                                            177,935 Carine SHS                                        140,252 Takari Primary School                        138,439 North Beach PS                                  90,479 Tuart Hill Primary School                    88,910 Balcatta PS                                         67,002 Dianella Heights PS                            61,078 Karrinyup Primary School                   53,621 Lake Gwelup Primary School             53,476 West Balcatta PS                                52,000 Yokine PS                                           52,000 Gladys Newton School                       48,145 Westminster Ed Support Centre         34,000 North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre                          31,210 Warriapendi PS                                  28,090 Osborne PS                                        27,968 Dianella Secondary College Education Support Centre                 26,000 Dryandra Primary School                  26,000 Glendale Primary School                   26,000

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