2 March 2026
We have not had any improvements to education in Wollondilly for 70 years. Thanks to the NSW Government, the Wollondilly families have brilliant facilities and deserve it.
I am pleased Bowral High School now offers a comprehensive High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) program designed to nurture student talents across academic, creative, sporting, and social-emotional domains. I thank the NSW Department of Education for allocating $8 million to upgrade Bowral High School for this purpose.
I was delighted to accompany The Hon. Premier Chris Minns during his visit to Bowral last week. Premier Minns and I were shown the features of the state-of-the-art performing arts space, hospitality facilities and other rooms recently upgraded. Then Premier Minns and I were treated to high quality performances by Bowral High School students in the new industry standard creative and performing arts centre- also known as ‘The Theatre’ at Bowral High School. Premier Minns’ witnessed the classrooms in action and students were able to showcase the features of the upgraded hospitality facilities and The Theatre.
Also, Tangara School in Renwick has an additional classroom for students with special needs.
Picton High school upgrade now has functional classroom walls and a new school hall. I know educators are enthusiastic about teaching our local students - clambering to get a teaching position in our local schools, rather than running from Wollondilly to teaching jobs outside of Wollondilly.
I appreciate working with The Hon. Prue Car and The Hon. Premier Chris Minns. I hope the state government's commitment to Wollondilly’s educational future and investment continues. I look forward to more education project announcements in the Wollondilly electorate.
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