ANNE URQUHART MP

Member for Braddon

MEDIA RELEASE

New building upgrades for staff and students at Sprent Primary School

Member for Braddon, Anne Urquhart MP today officially opened building upgrades at Sprent Primary School.

The project involved the removal and replacement of old and rotting weatherboards with new exterior cladding.

The project was delivered with Australian Government funding of $195,000 through the Schools Upgrade Fund Round 2.

More information about the Schools Upgrade Fund Round 2 can be found at:

www.education.gov.au/schools-upgrade-fund

Quotes attributable to Anne Urquhart MP, Member for Braddon:

“A lot of work has gone into this project which has delivered an upgraded building exterior at Sprent Primary School, where my Dad went to school over 80 years ago.”

“This upgrade provides students with a modernised, safer building for learning and play, which our school communities deserve.

“The Albanese Government is committed to providing all schools with funding so that all students, including those at Sprent Primary School, get the best possible school experience and education.

“The teachers, staff and students at Sprent Primary School have built a strong and positive school community and this upgrade will further enhance our local educational opportunities.

“Our Government strongly believes in supporting schools so that local students can realise their potential and develop the skills they need to go on to further study or to find a job.”

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