By Olivia Condous
The Labor party has pledged funding for a new outdoor learning space at Melton Primary School, if the party is elected in the new seat of Hawke in the upcoming election.
Labor candidate for Hawke Sam Rae announced $39,000 in funding for the installation of a shade sail and four new picnic tables to provide all year levels at the school with an outdoor classroom.
The outdoor learning space is designed to provide a COVID-safe alternative to indoor learning and will be integrated into the natural environment of the school grounds.
The funding is part of the Labor government’s $240 million Schools Upgrade Fund, providing schools across the country with the opportunity to engage in outdoor learning.
Mr Rae said the investment would help to give the school the resources it needs to make sure each student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
“The teachers, staff and school community at Melton Primary School support and empowers their students and I’m glad an Albanese Labor Government is supporting their work with much needed funding.”
