The CEO of the Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation, Dr Laurie Scandrett, has welcomed the announcement of an injection of government funds into the low fee school sector.
“Today’s announcement by Minister Piccoli of a further $50 million injection of funds over the next four years targeted at low fee schools is just what the growing communities of Northwest and Southwest Sydney need,” Dr Scandrett said.
“This additional funding gives us confidence to invest in projects like the 12 new Senior Student classrooms at Oran Park Anglican College or the new Junior School building at Rouse Hill Anglican College. Mamre Anglican College at St Marys is looking at further growth with new classrooms and our largest school Thomas Hassall Anglican College at West Hoxton with 1600 students can plan to meet further demand with more classrooms and possibly a gymnasium facility.
“It could also mean support for the establishment of our newest school at Marsden Park scheduled to open for 2016. The non-government sector has found it increasingly difficult to start a new school on a green field site in a growth area since a previous government removed interest subsidy more than 10 years ago. This funding boost opens up the opportunities for our schools to take the funding pressure off NSW taxpayers while providing families with educational choices that are within their financial reach." Dr Scandrett said.
The Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation operates 19 schools in Sydney, the Illawarra and in the Central West of New South Wales, catering for more than 13,500 students.
“While the growth areas of Sydney are important, the Corporation has a strong regional presence with plans for growth on the South Coast at Nowra with more senior classrooms and at Wollondilly Anglican College where they also need more classroom facilities. Macquarie Anglican Grammar School at Dubbo will now look at an application for a library.
“The Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation has a history of growing new schools to meet the demands of communities for affordable quality Christian education. We are pleased to work with the NSW Government to share the load of providing the education resources required for our future growth,” said Dr Scandrett.
