A Parliamentary inquiry has recommended the state government introduce short and long-term targets to lift student learning outcomes after data revealed 30 per cent of Victorian students are failing to meet basic literacy and numeracy standards. The Legislative Council’s Legal and Social Issues Committee Inquiry into the state education system in Victoria found that Victoria’s…
The Nationals’ Member for Lowan Emma Kealy has congratulated two Lowan schools who have received state government funding for upgrades. Ss Michael and John’s Primary School in Horsham will receive $3.6 million for a general learning area, breakout spaces and other improvements. St Patrick’s School in Stawell will receive $2.4 million to build a general…
The Victorian Nationals have launched a Fair School Bonus campaign to fight for more equitable access for regional families to the Allan Labor Government’s unfair School Saving Bonus. The $400 bonus, which was announced in the State Budget, automatically applies to every Victorian government school student, but it is rigorously restricted for students attending low-fee…
Congratulations to all those students who have completed their Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). Deputy Leader of the Nationals and Member for Lowan Emma Kealy said completing secondary education was a significant milestone and achievement, and one that should be acknowledged and celebrated. “It is important to recognise that the VCE and Australian Tertiary Admission…
Our students’ futures are being prioritised with the launch of a parliamentary inquiry into Victoria’s state education system. Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of the Nationals Emma Kealy is urging everyone to have their say, with submissions now open. “As legislators, as elected members of parliament, it has been a long time — in…
Deputy Leader of The Nationals and Member for Lowan Emma Kealy has slammed a decision by the Minister for Roads and Road Safety to ignore community calls for flashing 40km/h lights to be installed in Taverner Street, Rainbow. Ms Kealy approached the Minister with the request after being contacted by the Rainbow P-12 School Council…
The member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of The Nationals Emma Kealy is calling for increased funding in the upcoming budget for local schools and childcare facilities. Member for Lowan Emma Kealy said there were critical works and vital upgrades required to schools and expanded childcare infrastructure needed right across the region so children and families could get the best possible…
Horsham’s St Brigid’s College will benefit from a $3-million grant to upgrade learning areas and amenities under an elected Nationals government. The funding forms part of a $700-million, four-year package to better support non-government schools across the state to keep pace with growing infrastructure demands. Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of the Nationals Emma…
Stawell’s St Patrick’s Primary School will benefit from a $3-million grant for new learning areas and amenities under an elected Nationals government. The funding forms part of a $700-million, four-year package to better support non-government schools across the state to keep pace with growing infrastructure demands. Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of the Nationals…
The Nationals in government will provide $140,000 for Kaniva College to upgrade its junior courtyard area. Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of The Nationals Emma Kealy said the money would be used to replace unsightly, uneven pavers in the area with artificial turf and to transform the space into an outdoor learning space and…
