A $9.4 million investment to upgrade Kepnock State High School’s Industrial Design and Technology facilities and $440,000 to refurbish existing learning spaces has just been announced.

Education Minster Grace Grace and Member for Bundaberg, Tom Smith said Kepnock was one of 36 Queensland state schools to benefit from a new $181.5 million state-wide renewal program to ensure specialist curriculum classrooms continue to meet the needs of students and teachers.

“This is part of the Palaszczuk Government’s record breaking $16.5 billion education budget handed down by the Treasurer last week,” Ms Grace said.

“We are investing $2 billion in education infrastructure this year alone, supporting 4,200 jobs across Queensland.

“This budget is all about delivering good jobs, better services, and enhancing our Queensland lifestyle.”

Minister Grace said the fudning would provide new and enhanced learning facilities and ensure students received a world-class education.

“That’s why we are investing $9.4 million at Kepnock State High School to upgrade the Industrial Design and Technology facilities so students have access to modern and innovative specialist learning spaces, workshops and equipment,” Ms Grace said.

“It will also ensure more students can take part in subjects and classes such as robotics and engineering, furnishing, building and construction and graphic design, ceramics and industrial design.”

Member for Bundaberg Tom Smith said this investment would bring real benefits to the school community.

“I am pleased to see that Kepnock State High School students will receive new state-of-the-art Industrial Design and Technology facilities,” Mr Smith said.

Principal of Kepnock State High School Nicholas Howkins said the school welcomed the investment in its Industrial Design and Technology facilities.

“With around 600 students studying ITD at any given time, the new facilities will make a significant difference in supporting staff and students in this important curriculum area,” Mr Howkins said.

“It will also give them access to world class equipment like ceramic printers, 3D printers, robotics equipment and welding, wood and metal lathes, helping to better prepare students for new work and study requirements.”

Other projects for Bundaberg schools announced in the budget include $1.3 million for a new security fence and refurbishments at Bundaberg Central State School, $550,000 to refurbish the resource centre at Bundaberg North SHS, and $880,000 to upgrade learning and admin spaces at Bundaberg South SS.

State school students in the region will also benefit from other education budget announcements including:

For more information about the State Budget visit budget.qld.gov.au.

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