- WA public schools open new state-of-the-art science classrooms
- Facilities help students develop practical science skills during early years of schooling
- More than 300 public schools have benefited from upgraded science facilities
More than 30 Western Australian public schools have opened new science classrooms this year to help primary school students develop important skills for the future.
Schools across the State have opened the doors on newly fitted out science classrooms for the 2024 school year, with Esperance Senior High School opening a $1.5 million STEM laboratory.
The $10.39 million primary school science classroom initiative involved 133 schools, building on a $12 million program to transform 200 existing primary school classrooms into science laboratories, completed in 2021. An additional $5 million was allocated to schools to purchase resources.
The newly fitted out classrooms may include benches and cupboards, flooring, sinks and troughs, splashbacks, pin-up boards, chairs, and desks dependent on the school needs.
The new facilities provide primary school students with practical science learning opportunities to prepare them for secondary school and beyond.
Since 2017, the State Government has invested more than$4.4 billion in building and upgrading schools across the State.
As stated by Education Minister Dr Tony Buti:
"I am proud to be delivering this Government's key election commitment to transform science facilities in public schools across Western Australia.
"It is very important for students to develop practical science knowledge from a young age. Problem solving, creative thinking, research, and inquiry skills can be learnt in a science classroom and applied throughout all areas of education.
"This project is another example of the Cook Government's commitment to ensuring WA public school students learn in the very best facilities and are well equipped to succeed in their future."
Schools with new classrooms in 2024:
Bayswater Primary School
Beckenham Primary School
Beechboro Primary School
Bibra Lake Primary School
Brentwood Primary School
Carine Primary School
Churchlands Primary School
Coogee Primary School
Cottesloe Primary School
East Beechboro Primary School
East Kenwick Primary School
Eaton Primary School
Eddystone Primary School
Falcon Primary School
Hollywood Primary School
Illawarra Primary School
Kardinya Primary School
Kelmscott Primary School
Leda Primary School
Mullaloo Heights Primary School
Neerigen Brook Primary School
Northcliffe District High School
Parkwood Primary School
Poseidon Primary School
Quinns Rocks Primary School
Richmond Primary School
Rostrata Primary School
Thornlie Primary School
Wembley Downs Primary School
West Morley Primary School
Winthrop Primary School
Wirrabirra Primary School
