$1.38m for Great Results in Burnett

Twenty six schools in the Burnett will be better off, following the announcement of a new education program, Great Results Guarantee.

This is part of the Newman Government’s $131 million commitment to boost student outcomes in Queensland state schools, by focusing on the early years.

Everything the Newman Government does in education is focused on achieving better student outcomes.

And this announcement delivers on our commitment to revitalise frontline services as promised at the election.

We want every Queenslander to enjoy a quality education experience so that they are well equipped to enter further education, training and employment.

This is about investing in our future, our children, and ensuring that Queensland remains a great state with great opportunity for generations to come.

The Great Results Guarantee will seethe majority of funding targeted at the early years of school, which research shows is the most vital time in a child’s learning.

Principals, in consultation with their school communities, will develop an agreement which will be entered into with the Director General of the Department of Education, Training and Employment.

We want parents and carers to be part of this process and set their expectations for what they want their children to achieve.

The school can then develop a plan to achieve those outcomes.

For example, after school numeracy tutoring, reading workshops for parents or a coach to improve teachers’ skills in delivering programs for students with a disability.

I am particularly thrilled to see the investment in Woongarra State School, with $110,996; and Rosedale State School, with $196,960.

Our investment in great outcomes for students everywhere is highlighted by the support for Isis District State High School.

They will receive a great boost, with $347,200 to work with the local community on plans for achieving the best outcomes.

Here are the schools in the Burnett electorate to receive Great Results Guarantee funding