Commended for literacy and numeracy

Empire Bay Public School has been highly commended, winning $5000 for achieving excellence in literacy and numeracy.

Minister for Education and Training Mr John Della Bosca has congratulated four Central Coast schools, including Empire Bay, for the achievement.

Mr Della Bosca said the schools were among 16 from across NSW to be awarded as a part of National Literacy and Numeracy Week, September 3 to 9.

"These awards highlight the excellent work being done by NSW schools and their commitment to learning," Mr Della Bosca said.

"It's important to recognise school communities who are achieving real improvements in these two important learning areas," he said.

"These schools have shown that they are committed to making a real difference in the standard and results of their students and I congratulate all of them for what they have achieved."

Minister Della Bosca presented the awards on August 28 at the ANZ Conservation Theatre, Taronga Zoo.

Press release, 28 Aug 2007 John Della Bosca, Minister for Education and Training