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New preschools announced
Hebersham Public School .
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with Tony Bleasdale OAM Mayor Blacktown City
I have always said that feedback from our residents and businesses is Council ’ s greatest planning tool .
And now Walker Corporation is seeking your help in Blacktown City ’ s biggest ever project , its $ 2 billion redevelopment in our City Centre .
Blacktown Quarter will energise Blacktown City Centre , bringing thousands of jobs , premium commercial office space , top quality education and healthcare facilities , restaurants , retail and open spaces .
I encourage residents and businesses alike to have your say in the design of Blacktown Quarter .
You can take part in the Walker Corporation online survey to tell them just what you want for our City Centre .
Can we drop QR CODE artwork in here please with text “ Access survey here ”
You can also drop by one of the future Blacktown Quarter popup community information stalls and take part in the survey there
As your Mayor , I shared a vision for our City with the late Lang Walker , founder of Walker Corporation . Lang Walker changed the lives of so many people through his many projects and philanthropy .
Together , we vowed to transform Blacktown into a
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new world-class City Centre for Western Sydney and you can help that vision come to life .
The large number of recent cases of asbestos being found in parks and schools has certainly caused concern .
I want to assure you that since 2020 , Blacktown City Council has specified to our suppliers that mulch must originate from tree-based material , and not contain any building waste .
In fact , Council generates its own supply of mulch through our tree maintenance programs .
While we have in place appropriate measures to prevent asbestos contamination in our parks , reserves , sporting fields , public spaces and Council buildings , any discovery of loose asbestos puts into place a process where the site is closed , Environmental Health Officers investigate and specialised teams are contracted to remove any asbestos . The health and safety of our communities is Council ’ s top priority .
Families in Mount Druitt will benefit from expanded access to early childhood education as the NSW Government unveils the locations for 100 new public preschools across the state .
This is the biggest investment in public preschools in NSW history .
Co-located at public primary schools , the new public preschools will be built over the next three years in areas of greatest need across NSW , including four in Mount Druitt . Across Mount Druitt the NSW Government have committed to building co-located public preschools at : - Blackett Public School - Emerton Public School - Hebersham Public School - Shalvey Public School After more than a decade of decline in education outcomes , the NSW Government will prioritise quality education in the early years , giving every child the best start for success .
The NSW Government is investing a record $ 769 million to deliver 100 new public preschools by 2027 , including delivering preschools at new public primary schools .
The public preschools will improve access for families across NSW , with sites selected by a NSW Department of Education Panel , overseen by an independent chair and probity advisor , based on rigorous assessment criteria which considered educational need , child development and socioeconomic data , preschool demand , infrastructure feasibility and insights gained through consultation .
Co-locating public preschools with
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Links to our online editions plus news , giveaways and more ! existing schools will ensure children are ready for kindergarten and will assist busy working families with cost-of-living pressures , help avoid the double drop off , and make the transition to school as seamless as possible .
This is part of the NSW Labor Government ’ s historic investment in early childhood education , which includes a $ 60 million commitment to build and upgrade 50 preschools on non-government school sites in areas of greatest educational need .
The NSW Government has also committed up to $ 29.4 million to expand the number of early childhood workers in NSW through a scholarship program , which has seen a record number of applications . The Government has also provided $ 17 million to support capital works for early childhood services in areas of need .
Member for Mount Druitt Edmond Atalla commented says , “ I am delighted to see the delivery of new public preschools for my local community of Mount Druitt .”
“ This is a major investment , not just in expanding access to public preschools , but also for the future of the children of Mount Druitt . This investment in our community will see us reap rewards for years to come .”
Mrs Betty Papandreou , Principal of Hebersham Public School , also said , “ This will give our youngest community members a great start to formal education at Hebersham Public School . As a principal I can see the wonderful impact this will make to our community .”
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