“WE ARE THRILLED”: HINCHINBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOL RECEIVES FUNDING FOR NEW SHELTER

CHARISHMA KALIYANDA MP

MEMBER FOR LIVERPOOL

Hinchinbrook Public School Parents and Citizens (P&C) Association has been successful in securing a $60,807 grant for an all-weather shelter along an internal walkway at the Keppel Circuit entry gate.

The Member for Liverpool, Charishma Kaliyanda, joined staff, students, and school community members to celebrate the successful grant.

The project is one of several funded in the Liverpool electorate under the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership (CBP) program. The CBP program invests in infrastructure projects that deliver positive social, environmental, and recreational outcomes.

The successful grant application at Hinchinbrook Public School follows months of work from the P&C, including raising over $15,000 through school initiatives.

The shelters are set to be erected over the Christmas holidays, with students, staff and parents set to enjoy the new facilities when they return for the 2025 school year.

Quotes attributable to Charishma Kaliyanda MP, Member for Liverpool:

“I am so excited to be able to deliver funding for Hinchinbrook Public School.

“Grants for projects like this highlight the important role P&C Associations have in advocating for their school communities. I encourage all P&C’s throughout the electorate to explore how they can apply for grants to enhance their schools.

“It was really wonderful to see how the students have actively contributed, with parents and staff to make Hinchinbrook Public School the best place to learn.

“I look forward to returning to Hinchinbrook Public School next year to see how the project comes together.”

Quotes attributable to Karen de Falco, Hinchinbrook Public School Principal:

“Student Voice has become one of the key drivers around discussions with our P&C. Our student leaders are invited to speak at the start of P&C meetings representing the ideas from students K-6 around school improvement.

“The value and integrity of our students bringing issues to the table, empowers our future leaders to collaborate in areas that support the needs of our whole school community.

“A fine example of this is the build of a walkway providing covered access for our students, staff and parents which would not have been possible without the support and dedication of our P&C, and such a generous grant from the State Government.”

Quotes attributable to Daniela Galgoczy, Hinchinbrook Public School P&C President:

“We set our P&C goals at the beginning of the year and stayed committed, always keeping the team motivated along the way using our hashtag #forthekids

“Raising money for the purpose of funding the much needed walkway shelter from the Keppel Circuit gate entry was both a priority and a passion project for us, especially for me in my role as President.

“We are so proud of our achievements this year and receiving this grant means we can get the work done sooner and continue to support the school and the student’s needs. We are thrilled!”