Works nearly complete at Grange Schools, South Australia

Grange Schools have almost completed their National School Pride program works under the Building the Education Revolution component of the Nation Building – Economic Stimulus Plan.

The $275,000 of funding for both the Junior Primary and Primary Schools has benefited staff and students alike.

“Many teachers have commented that the new works have helped give the school a new light, fresh, inviting feel which has improved staff and student morale,” said Grange Schools Principal, Ms Ros Maio.

“Repainting the Junior Primary internal walls, which used to be exposed brick and repainting other areas of the school that were a 1970’s orange colour, with modern colours has enabled this,” said Ms Maio.

The school is very close to the sea, which over the years has resulted in salt damage to the roof of the school. The roof has now been repaired and some parts replaced.

The school has also received new vinyl flooring, which is not only more appealing to the eye but is safer for students to walk on, particularly for those students with a disability.

New sliding cupboard doors and bench tops have been put into the art and craft areas which makes for a more useable space for the students and teachers.

The school has also upgraded the computer room, including new data cabling, creating space for up to 30 students to share one computer between two. Prior to the upgrades, the computing room was inadequate for a whole class.

Local tradespeople involved in the Grange Schools works include painters, general building and fencing contractors, an electrician and plumber, cabinet makers, data cablers and carpet and vinyl layers.

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