Funding to improve The Entrance Public School

Students at The Entrance Public School can now enjoy the outdoors and stay sun safe all year round with a new shade cover for their playground thanks to a $25,000 grant through the Federal Labor Government’s Schools Upgrade Fund.

Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride MP, was welcomed back to the school this week to see the finished project and proudly presented Australian Flags to student leaders. 

The Entrance Public School has also received funding through the State Labor Government to improve their classrooms, sports facilities and complete their new soccer field, with further upgrades to come.

McBride toured the new learning spaces, including the renovated classrooms and an outdoor learning space featuring a vegetable garden and chickens which students are responsible for tending to daily.

The Entrance Public School has seen considerable changes over the past five years with community engagement strengthened through the Food Hub, afternoon soccer club, and preschool. 

The school has also seen growth in the student population with over 400 students enrolled this year. 

McBride took time to hold a Question-and-Answer session with student leaders, before presenting them with a new set of Australian flags.

Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister McBride, Member for Dobell:

“The Entrance Public School works with students, their families and our community to create a positive, safe and supportive learning environment. 

“As the school grows, it’s important classrooms and playgrounds are improved and expanded so students and teachers have safe and welcoming learning environments, both indoors and outdoors.

“I am proud to have secured $25,000 for the shade canopy and to be working alongside the Minns Labor Government to deliver further funding for the school.