School receives $20,000 for outdoor barbecue kitchen
Umina Beach Public School has received $20,000 from the Federal Labor Government's Stronger Communities Program to construct a new outdoor barbecue kitchen and yarn up space.
Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid MP has congratulated Umina Beach Public School on receiving this grant funding from the Australian Government.
"I know that once this project is complete, it will be a tremendous outdoor barbecue and learning area for the whole community to use.
"The students I met with were very excited about the yarn-up space and all the stories that will be passed on there."
Parents' and Citizen's Association vice-president Ms Nellie Feeney said: "The project will involve the installation of a large barbecue station, ample bench space and outdoor seating and tables to provide maximum potential for school and community involvement in an inviting and inclusive space.
"The space will provide the opportunity for our students, and our wider community, to come together to participate in the preparation of food while gathering together to learn and share.
"It will be a place for our school community to create, connect and give back," Ms Feeney said.
Aboriginal education resource teacher Ms Julia Morgan said: "The space will be alongside our Ngayaran room (Darkinjung for "meeting place"), where our aboriginal students and families are supported.
"The extension of this room with an outdoor space will enable our students to be connected to country and for families to come together with food to connect with elders and establish a feeling of belonging with each other as a mob," Ms Morgan said.
Pictured are (front row) students Flynn Brewer, Amelia Callaghan, Jasmine Sunartha, Ruby Mahlberg, Mila Piddington and Levi Morgan. Behind them are Ms Feeney, P/C treasurer Ms Janette Taylor, Dr Reid, Ms Morgan and assistant principal Ms Kristy Nott.
The Australian Government's Stronger Communities Program provides not-for-profit organisations with grants from $2500 to $25,000 for small capital projects that deliver social benefits for local communities.
For more information, contact Dr Reid's office on 4322 2400 or email gordon.reid.mp@aph.gov.au.
SOURCE:
Media release, 26 Feb 2024
Gordon Reid, Member for Robertson