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to get skilled for free
Park Public School
156 Rifle Range Rd , Bligh Park Ph : 4574 3070 | Fax : 4574 3074
The NSW Government has extended its fee-free skills training program for NSW residents until the end the current financial year .
NSW residents who want to get skilled for a first job , a new job or a better job will have more opportunities to access feefree training , with the NSW Government extending funding through to the end of the 2022-23 financial year .
The joint NSW Federal Government funded JobTrainer program , providing fee-free training in response to the impact of COVID-19 , is due to end in December , but the NSW Government will step in to ensure more people can access training so they can get jobs in priority industries .
Minister for Skills and Training Alister Henskens announced the funding extension to mark the commencement of National Skills Week , which will remove barriers to training and help people get the skills they need for the jobs they want .
“ We want people to get skilled , find in-demand jobs , grow the economy and deliver a brighter future for their families ,” Mr Henskens said .
“ When it comes to investing in skills and training , NSW has led the nation . Despite the Commonwealth ’ s funding for fee-free training ceasing at the end of this
year , the NSW Government will extend funding for fee-free courses through to July 2023 .
“ The funding will target the in demand industries such as community services , including aged care and disability support , hospitality , agriculture and digital technology .
“ On top of our unprecedented investment in fee-free training , the NSW Government is also delivering revolutionary new programs and projects , such as our Institutes of Applied Technology and the New Education Training Model .”
Business NSW CEO Daniel Hunter welcomed the investment which will help train more workers for jobs in critical industries .
“ The number one issue facing businesses right now is access to skilled workers . Every person that gets skilled up and into a job under this program is a success story for local communities and businesses across NSW ,” Mr Hunter said .
For more information on eligibility and locations of the fee-free training courses across NSW including online , visit this education . nsw . gov . au / skillsnsw .
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
Email : windsorpk-p . school @ det . nsw . edu . au Website : windsorpk-p . schools . nsw . gov . au
Public School
531 Sackville Road , Ebenezer
FREE school holiday activity – The Pillowcase Project
Looking for a fun school holiday activity that might just save a life ?
The Pillowcase Project is a disaster resilience education program designed to help children prepare psychologically and practically for an emergency .
Aimed at students in Years 3 and 4 , the one-hour workshop involves engaging discussions and interactive activities to help students :
• Understand and discuss the importance of being prepared
• Prepare their mind for the thoughts and feelings that may arise before , during and after an emergency
• Know the difference between need and want items and what to pack in an emergency kit .
Each student is then given a pillowcase to decorate and take home , to start their own personal emergency kit . Parents are welcome to stay at this event to speak with services about how they can best support their children in a crisis . Feel free to join the discussion !
Join in on this FREE School Holiday Activity : Date : Wednesday 28 September Time : 2.30pm – 4.30pm Where : Wilberforce School of Arts Hall , 531 Wilberforce Rd , Wilberforce . Afternoon Tea provided . Contact : Lyn on ( 02 ) 9290 8912 or Vesna on 0427 970 392 or redcross . org . au / pillowcase . For more information on what Hawkesbury Community Hubs can offer you , please visit http :// www . yourhawkesbury-yoursay . com . au / hch .
• A vision based on high expectations , inclusivity and developing collaborative learners
• A passionate team of dedicated staff providing responsive , quality teaching
• Well-resourced
• Students excel in a beautiful , semi-rural setting
Principal - Andrea Dziubinski Ph : 4579 9282 E : ebenezer-p . school @ det . nsw . edu . au www . ebenezer-p . schools . nsw . edu . au
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