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Conducting an on-site inspection of the new auditorium and classrooms at Ferny Grove State High, with A/Principal Pat Anderson.

Students and staff at Ferny Grove State High School can look forward to learning and working in new school facilities in 2006.

State Member for Ferny Grove, Geoff Wilson, said a new $2.4 million classroom block and $1.5 million auditorium were now in the final stages of construction. 

“The new 280-seat auditorium will be used for wide range of school activities, from music and drama performances to staff lectures and meetings,” Geoff Wilson said.

“The auditorium will offer students a state-of-the-art performance space and provide music students with access to an extra eight learning areas for music practice and lessons.

“It will also be available for use by the community outside of school hours.

“The Beattie Government fully funded the $1.5 million auditorium and provided $1.3 million towards the new classroom block.”  

Education Minister, Rod Welford, said the new facilities were among 42 school infrastructure projects worth more than $95 million being completed in readiness for the 2006 school year. 

“Ferny Grove State High School is one of hundreds of state schools across Queensland to benefit from the Beattie Government’s record $455.1 million investment in school infrastructure this financial year,” Mr Welford said.

“Our Government is committed to updating school facilities to provide the best learning and working environments for students and staff.

“Projects include the construction of new schools, new and upgraded classrooms, administration facilities, special education units, resource centres and libraries.

“It also includes improvements to sport and performing arts facilities such as school ovals, swimming pools, school halls and covered areas.”

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