- Landmark BHP Pilbara Education Partnership
extended for a further 12 months, continuing for 2024
- More than $3 million committed by BHP for the
extension
- The Partnership aims to enhance education
services and improve education outcomes for students at public schools in
Newman, Port Hedland and surrounding areas
The successful BHP
Pilbara Education Partnership will be continued in schools in Newman, Port
Hedland and surrounding areas for the 2024 school year.
Education Minister Dr
Tony Buti has today announced the contract with BHP has been extended for a
further 12 months.
Worth more than $3
million, the Partnership will allow important programs to continue in schools,
with a focus on two main areas: the early years, and pathways to employment or
further study for senior students.
The Partnership will
also continue to run the Rise Up Program at Hedland Senior High School and
Newman Senior High School.
The Partnership between
the Department of Education and BHP has been in place since 2005 and is the
largest industry and Government partnership in regional Western Australia.
Monitoring has shown
continued improvement in outcomes for students thanks to the programs and
initiatives run through the Partnership.
Comments attributed to Education Minister Dr Tony Buti:
"I'm pleased to announce
that BHP will continue to fund the fantastic Pilbara Education Partnership into
2024.
"In secondary schools,
we've seen improved academic results, increased attendance and a reduction in
student suspensions. For the younger children, there's improved health
outcomes, as well as greater participation and engagement of parents in
students' learning."
Comments attributed to Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel:
"I am very pleased to see this partnership continue for Pilbara students
and their families.
"Programs and initiatives made possible through the partnership make a
big impact on the outcomes for students in Newman and Port Hedland, which not
only helps children while they're at school, but sets them up to live
successful lives."
