Port Macquarie to Bulahdelah: Rollout of high speed internet and millions in school funding in 2021
Twenty-two schools across the Port Macquarie-Hastings will share a slice of $10 million, while many more across the Myall Lakes will have upgraded high-speed internet courtesy of two major government funding announcements. SEE THE DETAILS.
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Students from Port Macquarie to Bulahdelah will benefit from a multi-million-dollar boost to their local education provider next year, with upgrades to high-speed internet services and annual Gonski funding set to be delivered.
Member for Port Macquarie, Leslie Williams, announced a total of 22 schools will receive $10 million in state funding from the Gonski program. The allocation is distributed on a needs-based funding model, called the Resource Allocation Model. RAMS or t
It ensures that the best possible learning opportunities are provided to those who need it most.
“Needs-based funding underpins the strength of public education providing equity of opportunity and ensure local schools continue to flourish and deliver for every student,” Mrs Williams said.
More than $10.1 billion in annual Gonski funding being distributed to public schools for 2021.
Mrs Williams said the local allocation is nearly half a million dollars more than what was delivered locally last year.
“This is an increase of more than $468,000 on last year’s allocation. “2021 will be the eighth year that the Resource Allocation Model has delivered funding certainty to schools to enable them to plan for each individual student.”
HOW MUCH IS YOUR SCHOOL GETTING?
Camden Haven High School $1,752,490
Coopernook Public School $161,977
Hannam Vale Public School $27,150
Harrington Public School $342,679
Hastings Public School $505,413
Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus $959,640
Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus $1,122,186
Herons Creek Public School $81,064
Johns River Public School $33,612
Kendall Public School $378,885
Lake Cathie Public School $288,780
Lansdowne Public School $126,919
Laurieton Public School $299,255
Lord Howe Island Central School $95,903
Moorland Public School $100,528
North East Public School of Distance Education $265,949
North Haven Public School $330,413
Port Macquarie Public School $1,039,362
Tacking Point Public School $579,573
Telegraph Point Public School $164,753
Upper Lansdowne Public School $44,604
Westport Public School $1,298,230
HIGH-SPEED INTERNET GUARANTEE
The NSW Government is partnering with Telstra to deliver a high speed internet upgrade to all Myall Lakes public schools.
The Liberal National Government will deliver a $328 million internet upgrade to 2000 public schools across NSW, three years ahead of the original aim of 2025.
Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead said this upgrade would resolve problems by delivering faster, more reliable internet access and enhancing existing digital teaching and learning opportunities.
“Our schools deserve the best tools for teaching and learning,” Mr Bromhead said.
“Upgrading our school internet goes hand in hand with our focus on quality teaching and a new curriculum that will equip students for an increasingly digital world.
“Schools work incredibly hard and I’m pleased we can offer them the country’s best tools, like fast internet, to support our students.”
The internet upgrade will be completed in Myall Lakes Public Schools within the next 18 months.
Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning Sarah Mitchell said NSW public Schools will now have the fastest internet access for public education systems in the country.
“I want to ensure every child in NSW has the opportunities to be the best they can be, no matter where they live or what their circumstances may be,” Ms Mitchell said.
Telstra Enterprise Group Executive Michael Ebeid said the project would deliver world class connectivity and opportunities to NSW Students.
“We know that digital inclusion, particularly for students, is a lead indicator for future employment opportunities,” Mr Ebeid said.
“Once complete, Telstra will have rolled out more than 5,200km of fibre across every corner of the state, making this one of the largest fibre networks in the world.”