Works nearly complete at Grange Schools

Grange Schools have almost completed their National School Pride works under the Building the Education Revolution component of the Australian Government’s $42billion Nation Building-Economic Stimulus Plan (Economic Stimulus Plan).

The funding from the Economic Stimulus Plan has been fantastic for the school with both students and staff benefiting.

“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 Ms Ros Maio, Principal.

“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. This will benefit students by creating space for up to 30 students to be sharing one computer between two students, compared to the old computing room which was crowded and inadequate for a whole class.

The fence around the school is also currently being replaced.

There have been many local trades involved in the school’s National School Pride works to include roofing, painting, general building and fencing contractors, an electrician and plumber, cabinet makers, data cablers and carpet and vinyl layers.