Technology boost for students as part of National School Pride

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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