Four schools get grants

Four Peninsula schools were among those to receive funding in the first round of the Australian Government Capital Infrastructure Grants recently.

The schools were Brisbane Water Secondary College, Ettalong Public School, Pretty Beach Public School and Woy Woy South Public School.

Brisbane Water Secondary College received $33,000 to upgrade its creative arts facilities while Ettalong Public School received $50,000 to refurbish its library.

Pretty Beach Public School received $57,069 to refurbish its school toilets and purchase musical instruments while Woy Woy South Public School received $42,829 to erect shade structures.

Member for Robertson Mr Jim Lloyd said he was particularly pleased that 14 schools in his electorate were to share in over $580,000 in funding under the program.

"This money will give Central Coast Schools an opportunity to improve their learning environment," Mr Lloyd said.

"This funding is particularly significant because it s for projects that have been identified by teachers and parents as being of critical need."

Press release, October 20 Jim Lloyd, Member for Robertson