Childers State School students will have more opportunities to achieve better results and increase their job prospects as part of the Newman LNP Government’s plan to give more state schools a greater say in how they are run.
Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett has congratulated Childers State School on being named among 50 Queensland state schools to become an Independent Public School next year.
Mr Bennett said Childers State School was selected from more than 80 expressions of interest state wide and would be one of 130 total Independent Public Schools in Queensland next year.
“With greater input from parents, teachers and community members, Childers state school will have more freedom to shape their own direction and make decisions that will directly benefit their students,” he said.
“The state government went to the election promising 120 Independent Public Schools by 2016 and we’ve not only delivered that commitment a year early, but we’ve exceeded our target.
“We’ve now decided to extend our target to 250 Independent Public Schools by 2017, so even more Burnett schools will have a chance for more autonomy under this government.
“This is all part of our strong plan for a brighter future for Queensland’s education system, because we know that a strong education means jobs for our kids.”
Mr Bennett said the Independent Public School initiative was one of the many ways the Queensland Government was reducing red tape and allowing local decision making in order to boost the education outcomes of students.
“Our local schools are already enjoying a great deal of autonomy and a number of new measures have been announced recently to further reduce the administrative burden for all state schools,” he said.
“Childers State School will receive an additional $50,000 to assist with the change and an extra $50,000 in funding each year for administrative purposes.
“Our vision is to give Queensland kids the best education in Australia. Our strong plan for Queensland education will mean better learning and employment outcomes for children in our region.”