Federal Member for Newcastle, Sharon Claydon has announced $200,000 worth of funding for local schools through the new Local Schools Community Fund program. The list of successful schools are below.
The number of applications received in Newcastle far exceeded the $200,000 cap on this new program, highlighting the dire need for increased funding for our schools.
The applications were assessed by a local schools panel with representation from each of the Government, Catholic and Independent school sectors.
Ms Claydon said that all Newcastle schools deserve increased funding and resources to deliver quality education for our kids.
“Heading into Christmas, any additional funding for our local schools is welcome news. I know the successful schools will be thrilled to kick off 2020 with much needed funding for their respective projects.”
Unfortunately, despite receiving many worthy applications, there are many important projects left unfunded.
“There’s no news yet on whether the Government will run the Local Schools Community Fund again”
“What is clear is that the schools in our community need additional funding and support to continue to deliver a great education for our kids”
“I have written to the Federal Minister for Education, the Hon. Dan Tehan MP, asking him to support my request for additional funds, outside the Local Schools Community Fund program, to ensure that worthy projects that were unsuccessful under this program can still proceed.
“I will continue to advocate strongly for extra funding for our Newcastle Schools.”
Successful Schools under the Local Schools Community Fund
The number of applications received in Newcastle far exceeded the $200,000 cap on this new program, highlighting the dire need for increased funding for our schools.
The applications were assessed by a local schools panel with representation from each of the Government, Catholic and Independent school sectors.
Ms Claydon said that all Newcastle schools deserve increased funding and resources to deliver quality education for our kids.
“Heading into Christmas, any additional funding for our local schools is welcome news. I know the successful schools will be thrilled to kick off 2020 with much needed funding for their respective projects.”
Unfortunately, despite receiving many worthy applications, there are many important projects left unfunded.
“There’s no news yet on whether the Government will run the Local Schools Community Fund again”
“What is clear is that the schools in our community need additional funding and support to continue to deliver a great education for our kids”
“I have written to the Federal Minister for Education, the Hon. Dan Tehan MP, asking him to support my request for additional funds, outside the Local Schools Community Fund program, to ensure that worthy projects that were unsuccessful under this program can still proceed.
“I will continue to advocate strongly for extra funding for our Newcastle Schools.”
Successful Schools under the Local Schools Community Fund
| School Name | Approved Project Name | Approved Funding |
| Callaghan College – Wallsend Campus | Support unit resourcing and sensory equipment for students with additional needs | $15,500 |
| St Peter’s Primary School | St Peter’s Stockton Playground Enhancement | $10,000 |
| St Pius X High School | Regeneration of the Wetland | $18,566 |
| St Dominic’s Centre | New classroom resources for students with disability and additional needs | $18,000 |
| Waratah Public School | Sensory Playground (Early Stage 1) | $20,000 |
| Minmi Public School | Fitness Equipment Relocation and Upgrade as well as installation of soft fall surface | $16,310 |
| Stockton Public School | Stockton Public School Play and Sports Area | $20,000 |
| Callaghan College – Jesmond Campus | Digital media equipment purchase for annual combined schools Digital Media Festival and other uses | $14,500 |
| Elermore Vale Public School | Establishment of Chicken Coop and Orchard | $2,700 |
| Glendore Public School | Main multi-purpose Court Refurbishment | $20,000 |
| ALESCO Senior College | Wellbeing space | $20,000 |
| D.A.L.E. Young Parents School | Outdoor Learning and Community Space | $20,000 |
| St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre | Pathways to Literacy resources | $4,424 |