St Mary’s Primary School recently trialled a new program to improve student’s focus and attention in the classroom. This involved students wearing headphones to eliminate outside noise and distractions. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $5,000 to roll this program out school-wide. “This is a very innovative program that had very…
Bonalbo Central School would like to install outdoor fitness equipment. This would provide physical exercise opportunities for students, staff and community members. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $16,000 to assist with this project. Mr Hogan said it was important our small rural schools have the same opportunities as those in…
Harwood Island Public School wanted to install new interactive whiteboards in their classrooms. This would allow staff and students to use the latest technology in the lessons. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan announced a $15,500 grant earlier this year to purchase new ICT equipment. Mr Hogan said it was important our small rural schools have the same opportunities as those in the city. “It was…
Envite Environment has been working with schools on important local environmental projects. They improve the health of the Wilsons River through removing weeds and planting local natives. Educators have been holding school based workshops about the importance of this work. Landcare groups have also been hosting training days to allow people to gain practical…
Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School would like to install new outdoor play and learning spaces for students. These new spaces would include a snakes and ladders game, a twister game, sensory prints and handball squares. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said these new spaces would replace those that have been…
Alstonville High School would like to construct a mountain bike track on the school grounds. The new track would enable students to participate in regular physical activity and develop their skills. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said this funding would allow mountain biking to be included in the school curriculum. “The…
The Federal Government is providing youth in the Clarence Valley access to scholarships worth up to $5,000 per year. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said this new program will provide around 400 scholarships to young people. The Clarence Valley is one of only ten regions that have been offered this opportunity. “I…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan, today joined with Clunes Public School Principal Michelle Slee, to announce $15,000 to assist in building a new inclusive, imaginative playspace. Mr Hogan said “I am thrilled to secure the final funding so we can start work and the Clunes school community will get the play space they…
It was good to see record spending on infrastructure, health and education in the Federal Budget. The almost doubling of money for programs like the Building Better Regions is great news for our community. This program is funding job-creating projects like the upgrade of Oakes Oval and the new Lismore Regional Art Gallery. I am…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Government’s new plan for schools will see Government funding almost doubled over the next ten years. “It is time to put our students first with real needs-based funding of our schools,” he said. “This is a great outcome for our nation’s children, and in particular students from…