$9 Million for Thorndon
School redevelopment an exciting start to Term One
List MP Paul Foster-Bell welcomes this morning’s
announcement by Associate Minister for Education, Hon Nikki
Kaye, of $9 million for the redevelopment of Thorndon
School. “This is a fantastic opportunity for Thorndon
School to benefit from additional space and modern,
innovative learning environments which will help both
students and staff alike,” says Paul Foster-Bell
MP.
Reconfiguring the 11 classrooms into 13 new innovative
learning spaces, an administration block, and a new library,
will provide an open-plan environment for both teaching
flexibility and recreational use.
“The announcement
by the Minister brings the total spending by this government
on school redevelopment within the Wellington Region to
almost $100 million since November, with another Wellington
Central school, Kelburn Normal, receiving $8.5 million for
redevelopment. This is great news for the future of the
school, students, and staff,” says Paul
Foster-Bell.
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