By LACHLAN MOORHEAD
AN ENDEAVOUR Hills high school will benefit astronomically from a boost to its science department.
Gleneagles Secondary College in Reema Boulevard is one of four schools which will receive a new state-of-the-art laboratory, courtesy of the State Government’s $2.1 million investment into school science.
Gleneagles Secondary College principal Sue Peddlesden said the school was delighted to be receiving a new, purpose-built science teaching space.
“We were very interested when we were told of the new design and innovations such as electric Bunsen burners. Gleneagles has a strong focus on science and it is one of four VCE specialisms,” she said.
“We encourage students to consider science-based pathways and have established links with University Science and Engineering facilities and the Bionics Institute.
“Our program is sure to be enhanced by having this new, high quality facility”
Alamanda P-9 College, Brentwood Secondary College and Tarneit P-9 College will also be receiving new laboratories.
Each lab will contain a fitted-out science learning space, including an island demonstration space to allow for teaching in an inclusive arena-style environment. The labs will also contain separate preparation and storage rooms, as well as a covered deck and measure a total floor area of 200square metres.
Minister for Education Martin Dixon said science education was a major government focus.
“High-quality science facilities will help Victorian students and schools move into the global top tier, and this investment builds on our recent initiatives in maths and science education,” he said.
Mr Dixon said the government would continue to work towards a world-leading school system through future investments to education.
“We are building the capacity of our teachers to become maths and science specialists as part of a $24.3 million Coalition Government investment in lifting student results to world standards in those subjects,” he said.
“This is on top of a $5 million teaching scholarship program to support 400 university science graduates in becoming maths and science teachers in Victorian schools.”
