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EDUCATE ME
Lifesaving lessons for Richmond High
OUR SCHOOL , MY FUTURE
Windsor Park Public School promotes the development of a quality education in a happy and safe environment built on the values of respect , responsibility , tolerance and caring .
The school offers outstanding teaching and learning programs and opportunities along with many extracurricular activities including Choir , Dance , Debating , Public Speaking , Educational / Culturally diverse Incursions / Excursions , variety of Sporting opportunities and Targeted School Funded in-school activities to support the education and enjoyment of learning at our school .
Windsor Park Public School currently has an enrolment of 260 students .
Ten mainstream classes are in operation along with a Special Education Unit with three supported classes for students with special needs . High priority is given to student welfare and the integration of our students with special needs . ENROLLING NOW FOR 2022
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Picture : Richmond High School .
Marine studies students at Richmond High School took to the water recently to learn lifesaving and water safety skills as part of their course studies .
The group , pictured joining together treading water to improve their chances of being sighted by rescuers , had their
sessions at Hawkesbury Oasis Aquatic Centre , Windsor . They also learnt how to survive a rip they ’ d simulated in the water , how to rescue swimmers safely while they stayed on shore and the DRSABCD assessment - Danger , Response , Send , Airway , Breathing , CPR , Defibrillation .
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Record investment for lifelong learning
NSW students will benefit from a record $ 25.9 billion commitment in the 2022-23 NSW Budget , from their earliest years through primary and high school to vocational and tertiary education .
The NSW Government is supporting education at all stages , with an investment of more than $ 1.1 billion in early childhood education , $ 21.6 billion in schools and $ 3.1 billion in skills in 2022-23 .
Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell said the first 2000 days of a child ’ s life were crucial to set them up for successful lifelong learning . “ I am so proud of our $ 5.8 billion commitment to a once-in-a-generation reform to deliver universal pre- Kindergarten by 2030 , as well as our $ 5 billion fund to increase the accessibility and affordability of childcare across the state ,” Ms Mitchell said .
“ These long-term reforms start immediately , with our $ 281.6 million early childhood workforce package , our $ 1.4 billion Affordable Preschool program , and our $ 376.5 million cross-agency Brighter Beginnings initiative being delivered over the next four years .”
NSW public schools are educating more than 800,000 students each year with the help of more than 90,000 dedicated teaching staff , and the NSW Government is ensuring students have the environment and support to reach their full potential . “ The school infrastructure pipeline continues with an additional 23 new and upgraded schools to be delivered ,” Ms Mitchell said .
“ The NSW Government is ensuring a brighter future for families and students by building a stronger education system .”
The Budget will also deliver record funding for skills and training , to support a highly adaptable workforce that contributes to the prosperity and productivity of NSW .
A landmark $ 3.1 billion will be invested in skills and training , including a record $ 2.0 billion for TAFE NSW , Australia ’ s largest training provider .
The NSW Government will invest $ 82.7 million over four years for an additional 70,000 fee-free training courses to accelerate the state ’ s skills-led recovery .
There is also the $ 25.1 million expansion of Careers NSW that has been rolled out across the state to provide career guidance to NSW residents at any stage of their career .
The Educational Pathways Program is being implemented in 145 state high schools after the successful completion of the 2020-21 pilot phase .
The program includes eight different initiatives that are delivered in conjunction with careers advisers and is designed to create engaging training and employment opportunities for students and young people .
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