- Additional funding for student support allocated to schools in Murray-Wellington
- Two local primary schools to have classrooms converted to science laboratories
- Additional full-time equivalent (FTE) positions for education assistants, Level 3 teachers and Aboriginal and Islander Education Officers
Students in the Murray-Wellington region will benefit from specialist support in the classroom including extra education assistants, Aboriginal and Islander Education Officers and Level 3 teachers.
Students at Brunswick Junction Primary School, Waroona District High School and Yarloop Primary School will have access to more support in the classroom with additional education assistants (3.5 FTEs).
Local Aboriginal children at Harvey Senior High School will get further one-on-one support from additional Aboriginal and Islander Education Officers (0.3 FTE).
Kingston Primary School, North Dandalup Primary School, Parkfield Primary School, Pinjarra Senior High School and Treendale Primary School will share in additional funding for a Level 3 teacher (0.8 FTE) to work in specific areas to benefit students and mentor other teachers, sharing their expertise to enhance teaching practices.
The McGowan Government is also converting classrooms into science laboratories at 100 primary schools across the State in 2018 and 2019 - Carcoola Primary School and Harvey Primary School are part of this initiative.
Premier Mark McGowan visited Carcoola Primary School in Pinjarra today (March 9) to discuss the school's plans for the transformation of their classroom.
Comments attributed to Premier Mark McGowan:
"We are committed to giving WA students the best education possible, and that means ensuring they are supported and have extra help when they need it.
"We are also ensuring students are learning in first-class facilities - the new science labs in two Murray-Wellington primary schools will help students develop an interest in science from a young age, and continue that study as they go through school."
Comments attributed to Murray-Wellington MLA Robyn Clarke:
"Local schools will welcome the additional support in our classrooms, giving our students the best possible opportunity to achieve their best.
"Students can get extra help when they need it, and the rest of the class can stay focused on their learning."
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