$1.6 MILLION SECURED FOR DECEPTION BAY STUDENTS

Luke Howarth MP, Federal Member for Petrie has announced Arethusa College in Deception Bay will benefit from two new classroom buildings thanks to a Coalition Government grant.

Mr Howarth said the Australian Government would provide $1,630,000 towards the projects at Arethusa College through the Capital Grants Program, which provides funding for non‑government schools to improve capital infrastructure.

“Students and staff at Arethusa College will benefit from the construction of two classroom buildings which includes three general learning areas, a flexible learning area, staff room, withdrawal room, verandahs, storage area, covered walkway, student and students with disability amenities as well as car parking,” Mr Howarth said.

“Arethusa College has a wonderful school community, and these new facilities will further enhance the learning environment.

“Students and teachers thrive when their schools have modern and up-to-date facilities – that’s why the Morrison Government is proud of the Capital Grants Program, which has benefited thousands of schools across the nation.

“Our Government is ensuring that every child gets a quality education no matter where they go to school. We are providing a record $310.3 billion in recurrent funding for all Australian schools under our Quality Schools package.

“We are delivering real, needs-based funding that is matched by national reforms that will drive better results and outcomes, as recommended by David Gonski in his Review to Achieve Educational Excellence in Australian Schools.

“I congratulate Arethusa College on their successful grant application and look forward to seeing the positive impact the new facilities will have on students and our community.”

Schools that want to learn more about the Capital Grants Program can visit https://www.education.gov.au/capital-grants-non-government-schools.