Technology boost for students as part of National School Pride
Year 3 student Wian Stickling (left) and Year 2 student
Georgia Hunter (right), working out some maths problems
on their new carpet in the classroom.
Students at Halidon Primary School have enjoyed rejuvenated
classrooms after the completion of their National School Pride (NSP)
projects in July 2009.
The Perth northern suburbs school was one of the first Western
Australian public schools to complete its NSP projects – on 20 July
2009.
Halidon Primary School received $125,000 for painting,
replacement guttering, new carpets and vinyl flooring, white boards
and electrical work.
Principal Bill Hunt was thrilled with the work and said it would
improve students’ access to modern learning technology.
“In terms of incorporating technology in the classroom, this work
has lifted a last century school into the 21st century,” Mr Hunt
said.
“When the school was built in 1986 one double plug was all a
teacher needed in a classroom. These days we run several computers,
interactive whiteboards, gas heaters and audiovisual equipment in
classrooms so we need many more power and data points.”
Mr Hunt said the majority of the school was repainted and new
carpets or vinyl floors installed in most classrooms, which gave the
school a fresh, clean look.
Devco Holdings Pty Ltd’s John Devereux said the work had
significantly benefited both Devco and its subcontractors.
“Devco have benefited by retaining and hiring new staff and
suppliers,” he said.
“Additionally, Devco's sub-contractors have also retained staff
and work with Devco because of Building the Education Revolution.”
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