Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke visited staff and students at St Mary’s War Memorial School in West Wyalong to see first-hand the recent upgrades undertaken at the school.
Speaking at an assembly held to officially open the new school building, Ms Cooke praised the work that has been done by all those involved in bringing the project to life.
“I’d like to thank the entire school community for their warm welcome; the students are a credit to the local community, and I know that the future of West Wyalong is in safe hands with such a vibrant and inspiring group of young people,” Ms Cooke said.
Ms Cooke said the upgrades were made possible thanks to a $890,000 grant allocated under the previous Coalition Government as part of the Building Grants Assistance Scheme.
“St Mary’s War Memorial School is a wonderful place for children to learn and grow, and it’s so heartening to see the improvements they’ve been able to make thanks to this grant,” Ms Cooke said.
Ms Cooke explained the government funding went towards the school’s $1.2 million upgrade project, that included the brand-new building which houses classrooms, various learning resources, and staff facilities.
“It’s important that students and teachers in regional areas like West Wyalong, have access to high quality educational facilities,” Ms Cooke said.
“Funding like this helps schools improve the learning environments for their students, giving schools contemporary facilities that reflect modern learning needs.
“We want all students to get the best education we can provide them, which is why the previous Coalition Government supported projects like this.
“I remain committed to ensuring the schools across our Cootamundra electorate get the funding they deserve in order to create learning environments that provide the best possible start in life for the younger members of our community,” she said.
