North Lakes State College to benefit from Government music program.
0Today The Premier made a surprise visit with Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek to North Lakes State College as part of Premier Campbell Newman’s announcement of $2.46 million in additional funding for secondary school music education.
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman and Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the additional funding was an important part of the government’s plan to ensure a strong education system.
More than 200 state schools will be able to buy new instruments, and extra instrumental music teachers will be hired, through a boost to Queensland’s school music program.
Member for Murrumba Reg Gulley said he was delighted that North Lakes State College would benefit from the additional funding.
“North Lakes State College has three choirs and a strong instrumental music program that involves 209 students,” Mr Gulley said.
“I look forward to continuing to see North Lakes State College students excel in the instrumental program.”
For the official announcement please visit – http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2014/7/23/young-musicians-receive-boost-from-school-music-program
