❓ A parliamentary question addresses the support and relocation plans for Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School in Bunbury, with the Minister responding by outlining the department's planning and working group efforts.
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Given the Court Government's claim to support Aboriginal education - (1) Why is Djidi Djidi, an award-winning Aboriginal school in Bunbury, not being given enough support for its growth even though it meets all relevant criteria? (2) Was the Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School in Bunbury advised recently that it would not be relocated from Carey Park for at least two years and would become a K-3 school from 2001? (3) If not, what was the school told? (4) What were the reasons for this decision? (5) What action has the Education Department taken to acquire a site within Carey Park for the construction of a new school? (6) What is the timetable for the construction of the new school, and will it have on-site pre-primary and kindergarten facilities? Hon BARRY HOUSE
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) The Education Department has been planning for the possible growth of Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School for some time, including using a consultant to assess all possible land in the Bunbury area to find a possible alternative site for the school. (2)-(4) No. Djidi Djidi is a K-2 school with some older students remaining there for particular academic or social reasons. Before growth beyond year 2 can be formally considered, a new site needs to be obtained. (5) The Education Department has established a working group consisting of representatives from the Education Department, City of Bunbury, the Djidi Djidi school board and the Djidi Djidi school principal to identify a suitable site for the school. All site options being considered are within the local area. (6) The timetable for the development of a new school will depend on the site that is ultimately selected. It is anticipated that the new facility will have on-site preprimary and kindergarten facilities. As I explained yesterday in answer to a question asked by Hon Christine Sharp, the school is doing a fine job and much progress is being made to sort out those issues.
(1) Why is Djidi Djidi, an award-winning Aboriginal school in Bunbury, not being given enough support for its growth even though it meets all relevant criteria? (2) Was the Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School in Bunbury advised recently that it would not be relocated from Carey Park for at least two years and would become a K-3 school from 2001? (3) If not, what was the school told? (4) What were the reasons for this decision? (5) What action has the Education Department taken to acquire a site within Carey Park for the construction of a new school? (6) What is the timetable for the construction of the new school, and will it have on-site pre-primary and kindergarten facilities? Hon BARRY HOUSE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) The Education Department has been planning for the possible growth of Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School for some time, including using a consultant to assess all possible land in the Bunbury area to find a possible alternative site for the school. (2)-(4) No. Djidi Djidi is a K-2 school with some older students remaining there for particular academic or social reasons. Before growth beyond year 2 can be formally considered, a new site needs to be obtained. (5) The Education Department has established a working group consisting of representatives from the Education Department, City of Bunbury, the Djidi Djidi school board and the Djidi Djidi school principal to identify a suitable site for the school. All site options being considered are within the local area. (6) The timetable for the development of a new school will depend on the site that is ultimately selected. It is anticipated that the new facility will have on-site preprimary and kindergarten facilities. As I explained yesterday in answer to a question asked by Hon Christine Sharp, the school is doing a fine job and much progress is being made to sort out those issues.
(2) Was the Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School in Bunbury advised recently that it would not be relocated from Carey Park for at least two years and would become a K-3 school from 2001? (3) If not, what was the school told? (4) What were the reasons for this decision? (5) What action has the Education Department taken to acquire a site within Carey Park for the construction of a new school? (6) What is the timetable for the construction of the new school, and will it have on-site pre-primary and kindergarten facilities? Hon BARRY HOUSE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) The Education Department has been planning for the possible growth of Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School for some time, including using a consultant to assess all possible land in the Bunbury area to find a possible alternative site for the school. (2)-(4) No. Djidi Djidi is a K-2 school with some older students remaining there for particular academic or social reasons. Before growth beyond year 2 can be formally considered, a new site needs to be obtained. (5) The Education Department has established a working group consisting of representatives from the Education Department, City of Bunbury, the Djidi Djidi school board and the Djidi Djidi school principal to identify a suitable site for the school. All site options being considered are within the local area. (6) The timetable for the development of a new school will depend on the site that is ultimately selected. It is anticipated that the new facility will have on-site preprimary and kindergarten facilities. As I explained yesterday in answer to a question asked by Hon Christine Sharp, the school is doing a fine job and much progress is being made to sort out those issues.
(3) If not, what was the school told? (4) What were the reasons for this decision? (5) What action has the Education Department taken to acquire a site within Carey Park for the construction of a new school? (6) What is the timetable for the construction of the new school, and will it have on-site pre-primary and kindergarten facilities? Hon BARRY HOUSE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) The Education Department has been planning for the possible growth of Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School for some time, including using a consultant to assess all possible land in the Bunbury area to find a possible alternative site for the school. (2)-(4) No. Djidi Djidi is a K-2 school with some older students remaining there for particular academic or social reasons. Before growth beyond year 2 can be formally considered, a new site needs to be obtained. (5) The Education Department has established a working group consisting of representatives from the Education Department, City of Bunbury, the Djidi Djidi school board and the Djidi Djidi school principal to identify a suitable site for the school. All site options being considered are within the local area. (6) The timetable for the development of a new school will depend on the site that is ultimately selected. It is anticipated that the new facility will have on-site preprimary and kindergarten facilities. As I explained yesterday in answer to a question asked by Hon Christine Sharp, the school is doing a fine job and much progress is being made to sort out those issues.
(4) What were the reasons for this decision? (5) What action has the Education Department taken to acquire a site within Carey Park for the construction of a new school? (6) What is the timetable for the construction of the new school, and will it have on-site pre-primary and kindergarten facilities? Hon BARRY HOUSE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) The Education Department has been planning for the possible growth of Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School for some time, including using a consultant to assess all possible land in the Bunbury area to find a possible alternative site for the school. (2)-(4) No. Djidi Djidi is a K-2 school with some older students remaining there for particular academic or social reasons. Before growth beyond year 2 can be formally considered, a new site needs to be obtained. (5) The Education Department has established a working group consisting of representatives from the Education Department, City of Bunbury, the Djidi Djidi school board and the Djidi Djidi school principal to identify a suitable site for the school. All site options being considered are within the local area. (6) The timetable for the development of a new school will depend on the site that is ultimately selected. It is anticipated that the new facility will have on-site preprimary and kindergarten facilities. As I explained yesterday in answer to a question asked by Hon Christine Sharp, the school is doing a fine job and much progress is being made to sort out those issues.
(5) What action has the Education Department taken to acquire a site within Carey Park for the construction of a new school? (6) What is the timetable for the construction of the new school, and will it have on-site pre-primary and kindergarten facilities? Hon BARRY HOUSE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) The Education Department has been planning for the possible growth of Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School for some time, including using a consultant to assess all possible land in the Bunbury area to find a possible alternative site for the school. (2)-(4) No. Djidi Djidi is a K-2 school with some older students remaining there for particular academic or social reasons. Before growth beyond year 2 can be formally considered, a new site needs to be obtained. (5) The Education Department has established a working group consisting of representatives from the Education Department, City of Bunbury, the Djidi Djidi school board and the Djidi Djidi school principal to identify a suitable site for the school. All site options being considered are within the local area. (6) The timetable for the development of a new school will depend on the site that is ultimately selected. It is anticipated that the new facility will have on-site preprimary and kindergarten facilities. As I explained yesterday in answer to a question asked by Hon Christine Sharp, the school is doing a fine job and much progress is being made to sort out those issues.
(6) What is the timetable for the construction of the new school, and will it have on-site pre-primary and kindergarten facilities? Hon BARRY HOUSE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) The Education Department has been planning for the possible growth of Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School for some time, including using a consultant to assess all possible land in the Bunbury area to find a possible alternative site for the school. (2)-(4) No. Djidi Djidi is a K-2 school with some older students remaining there for particular academic or social reasons. Before growth beyond year 2 can be formally considered, a new site needs to be obtained. (5) The Education Department has established a working group consisting of representatives from the Education Department, City of Bunbury, the Djidi Djidi school board and the Djidi Djidi school principal to identify a suitable site for the school. All site options being considered are within the local area. (6) The timetable for the development of a new school will depend on the site that is ultimately selected. It is anticipated that the new facility will have on-site preprimary and kindergarten facilities. As I explained yesterday in answer to a question asked by Hon Christine Sharp, the school is doing a fine job and much progress is being made to sort out those issues.
Hon BARRY HOUSE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) The Education Department has been planning for the possible growth of Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School for some time, including using a consultant to assess all possible land in the Bunbury area to find a possible alternative site for the school. (2)-(4) No. Djidi Djidi is a K-2 school with some older students remaining there for particular academic or social reasons. Before growth beyond year 2 can be formally considered, a new site needs to be obtained. (5) The Education Department has established a working group consisting of representatives from the Education Department, City of Bunbury, the Djidi Djidi school board and the Djidi Djidi school principal to identify a suitable site for the school. All site options being considered are within the local area. (6) The timetable for the development of a new school will depend on the site that is ultimately selected. It is anticipated that the new facility will have on-site preprimary and kindergarten facilities. As I explained yesterday in answer to a question asked by Hon Christine Sharp, the school is doing a fine job and much progress is being made to sort out those issues.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) The Education Department has been planning for the possible growth of Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School for some time, including using a consultant to assess all possible land in the Bunbury area to find a possible alternative site for the school. (2)-(4) No. Djidi Djidi is a K-2 school with some older students remaining there for particular academic or social reasons. Before growth beyond year 2 can be formally considered, a new site needs to be obtained. (5) The Education Department has established a working group consisting of representatives from the Education Department, City of Bunbury, the Djidi Djidi school board and the Djidi Djidi school principal to identify a suitable site for the school. All site options being considered are within the local area. (6) The timetable for the development of a new school will depend on the site that is ultimately selected. It is anticipated that the new facility will have on-site preprimary and kindergarten facilities. As I explained yesterday in answer to a question asked by Hon Christine Sharp, the school is doing a fine job and much progress is being made to sort out those issues.
(1) The Education Department has been planning for the possible growth of Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School for some time, including using a consultant to assess all possible land in the Bunbury area to find a possible alternative site for the school. (2)-(4) No. Djidi Djidi is a K-2 school with some older students remaining there for particular academic or social reasons. Before growth beyond year 2 can be formally considered, a new site needs to be obtained. (5) The Education Department has established a working group consisting of representatives from the Education Department, City of Bunbury, the Djidi Djidi school board and the Djidi Djidi school principal to identify a suitable site for the school. All site options being considered are within the local area. (6) The timetable for the development of a new school will depend on the site that is ultimately selected. It is anticipated that the new facility will have on-site preprimary and kindergarten facilities. As I explained yesterday in answer to a question asked by Hon Christine Sharp, the school is doing a fine job and much progress is being made to sort out those issues.
(2)-(4) No. Djidi Djidi is a K-2 school with some older students remaining there for particular academic or social reasons. Before growth beyond year 2 can be formally considered, a new site needs to be obtained. (5) The Education Department has established a working group consisting of representatives from the Education Department, City of Bunbury, the Djidi Djidi school board and the Djidi Djidi school principal to identify a suitable site for the school. All site options being considered are within the local area. (6) The timetable for the development of a new school will depend on the site that is ultimately selected. It is anticipated that the new facility will have on-site preprimary and kindergarten facilities. As I explained yesterday in answer to a question asked by Hon Christine Sharp, the school is doing a fine job and much progress is being made to sort out those issues.
(5) The Education Department has established a working group consisting of representatives from the Education Department, City of Bunbury, the Djidi Djidi school board and the Djidi Djidi school principal to identify a suitable site for the school. All site options being considered are within the local area. (6) The timetable for the development of a new school will depend on the site that is ultimately selected. It is anticipated that the new facility will have on-site preprimary and kindergarten facilities. As I explained yesterday in answer to a question asked by Hon Christine Sharp, the school is doing a fine job and much progress is being made to sort out those issues.
(6) The timetable for the development of a new school will depend on the site that is ultimately selected. It is anticipated that the new facility will have on-site preprimary and kindergarten facilities. As I explained yesterday in answer to a question asked by Hon Christine Sharp, the school is doing a fine job and much progress is being made to sort out those issues.
(1) Why is Djidi Djidi, an award-winning Aboriginal school in Bunbury, not being given enough support for its growth even though it meets all relevant criteria? (2) Was the Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School in Bunbury advised recently that it would not be relocated from Carey Park for at least two years and would become a K-3 school from 2001? (3) If not, what was the school told? (4) What were the reasons for this decision? (5) What action has the Education Department taken to acquire a site within Carey Park for the construction of a new school? (6) What is the timetable for the construction of the new school, and will it have on-site pre-primary and kindergarten facilities? Hon BARRY HOUSE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) The Education Department has been planning for the possible growth of Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School for some time, including using a consultant to assess all possible land in the Bunbury area to find a possible alternative site for the school. (2)-(4) No. Djidi Djidi is a K-2 school with some older students remaining there for particular academic or social reasons. Before growth beyond year 2 can be formally considered, a new site needs to be obtained. (5) The Education Department has established a working group consisting of representatives from the Education Department, City of Bunbury, the Djidi Djidi school board and the Djidi Djidi school principal to identify a suitable site for the school. All site options being considered are within the local area. (6) The timetable for the development of a new school will depend on the site that is ultimately selected. It is anticipated that the new facility will have on-site preprimary and kindergarten facilities. As I explained yesterday in answer to a question asked by Hon Christine Sharp, the school is doing a fine job and much progress is being made to sort out those issues.
(2) Was the Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School in Bunbury advised recently that it would not be relocated from Carey Park for at least two years and would become a K-3 school from 2001? (3) If not, what was the school told? (4) What were the reasons for this decision? (5) What action has the Education Department taken to acquire a site within Carey Park for the construction of a new school? (6) What is the timetable for the construction of the new school, and will it have on-site pre-primary and kindergarten facilities? Hon BARRY HOUSE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) The Education Department has been planning for the possible growth of Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School for some time, including using a consultant to assess all possible land in the Bunbury area to find a possible alternative site for the school. (2)-(4) No. Djidi Djidi is a K-2 school with some older students remaining there for particular academic or social reasons. Before growth beyond year 2 can be formally considered, a new site needs to be obtained. (5) The Education Department has established a working group consisting of representatives from the Education Department, City of Bunbury, the Djidi Djidi school board and the Djidi Djidi school principal to identify a suitable site for the school. All site options being considered are within the local area. (6) The timetable for the development of a new school will depend on the site that is ultimately selected. It is anticipated that the new facility will have on-site preprimary and kindergarten facilities. As I explained yesterday in answer to a question asked by Hon Christine Sharp, the school is doing a fine job and much progress is being made to sort out those issues.
(3) If not, what was the school told? (4) What were the reasons for this decision? (5) What action has the Education Department taken to acquire a site within Carey Park for the construction of a new school? (6) What is the timetable for the construction of the new school, and will it have on-site pre-primary and kindergarten facilities? Hon BARRY HOUSE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) The Education Department has been planning for the possible growth of Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School for some time, including using a consultant to assess all possible land in the Bunbury area to find a possible alternative site for the school. (2)-(4) No. Djidi Djidi is a K-2 school with some older students remaining there for particular academic or social reasons. Before growth beyond year 2 can be formally considered, a new site needs to be obtained. (5) The Education Department has established a working group consisting of representatives from the Education Department, City of Bunbury, the Djidi Djidi school board and the Djidi Djidi school principal to identify a suitable site for the school. All site options being considered are within the local area. (6) The timetable for the development of a new school will depend on the site that is ultimately selected. It is anticipated that the new facility will have on-site preprimary and kindergarten facilities. As I explained yesterday in answer to a question asked by Hon Christine Sharp, the school is doing a fine job and much progress is being made to sort out those issues.
(4) What were the reasons for this decision? (5) What action has the Education Department taken to acquire a site within Carey Park for the construction of a new school? (6) What is the timetable for the construction of the new school, and will it have on-site pre-primary and kindergarten facilities? Hon BARRY HOUSE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) The Education Department has been planning for the possible growth of Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School for some time, including using a consultant to assess all possible land in the Bunbury area to find a possible alternative site for the school. (2)-(4) No. Djidi Djidi is a K-2 school with some older students remaining there for particular academic or social reasons. Before growth beyond year 2 can be formally considered, a new site needs to be obtained. (5) The Education Department has established a working group consisting of representatives from the Education Department, City of Bunbury, the Djidi Djidi school board and the Djidi Djidi school principal to identify a suitable site for the school. All site options being considered are within the local area. (6) The timetable for the development of a new school will depend on the site that is ultimately selected. It is anticipated that the new facility will have on-site preprimary and kindergarten facilities. As I explained yesterday in answer to a question asked by Hon Christine Sharp, the school is doing a fine job and much progress is being made to sort out those issues.
(5) What action has the Education Department taken to acquire a site within Carey Park for the construction of a new school? (6) What is the timetable for the construction of the new school, and will it have on-site pre-primary and kindergarten facilities? Hon BARRY HOUSE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) The Education Department has been planning for the possible growth of Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School for some time, including using a consultant to assess all possible land in the Bunbury area to find a possible alternative site for the school. (2)-(4) No. Djidi Djidi is a K-2 school with some older students remaining there for particular academic or social reasons. Before growth beyond year 2 can be formally considered, a new site needs to be obtained. (5) The Education Department has established a working group consisting of representatives from the Education Department, City of Bunbury, the Djidi Djidi school board and the Djidi Djidi school principal to identify a suitable site for the school. All site options being considered are within the local area. (6) The timetable for the development of a new school will depend on the site that is ultimately selected. It is anticipated that the new facility will have on-site preprimary and kindergarten facilities. As I explained yesterday in answer to a question asked by Hon Christine Sharp, the school is doing a fine job and much progress is being made to sort out those issues.
(6) What is the timetable for the construction of the new school, and will it have on-site pre-primary and kindergarten facilities? Hon BARRY HOUSE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) The Education Department has been planning for the possible growth of Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School for some time, including using a consultant to assess all possible land in the Bunbury area to find a possible alternative site for the school. (2)-(4) No. Djidi Djidi is a K-2 school with some older students remaining there for particular academic or social reasons. Before growth beyond year 2 can be formally considered, a new site needs to be obtained. (5) The Education Department has established a working group consisting of representatives from the Education Department, City of Bunbury, the Djidi Djidi school board and the Djidi Djidi school principal to identify a suitable site for the school. All site options being considered are within the local area. (6) The timetable for the development of a new school will depend on the site that is ultimately selected. It is anticipated that the new facility will have on-site preprimary and kindergarten facilities. As I explained yesterday in answer to a question asked by Hon Christine Sharp, the school is doing a fine job and much progress is being made to sort out those issues.
Hon BARRY HOUSE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) The Education Department has been planning for the possible growth of Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School for some time, including using a consultant to assess all possible land in the Bunbury area to find a possible alternative site for the school. (2)-(4) No. Djidi Djidi is a K-2 school with some older students remaining there for particular academic or social reasons. Before growth beyond year 2 can be formally considered, a new site needs to be obtained. (5) The Education Department has established a working group consisting of representatives from the Education Department, City of Bunbury, the Djidi Djidi school board and the Djidi Djidi school principal to identify a suitable site for the school. All site options being considered are within the local area. (6) The timetable for the development of a new school will depend on the site that is ultimately selected. It is anticipated that the new facility will have on-site preprimary and kindergarten facilities. As I explained yesterday in answer to a question asked by Hon Christine Sharp, the school is doing a fine job and much progress is being made to sort out those issues.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) The Education Department has been planning for the possible growth of Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School for some time, including using a consultant to assess all possible land in the Bunbury area to find a possible alternative site for the school. (2)-(4) No. Djidi Djidi is a K-2 school with some older students remaining there for particular academic or social reasons. Before growth beyond year 2 can be formally considered, a new site needs to be obtained. (5) The Education Department has established a working group consisting of representatives from the Education Department, City of Bunbury, the Djidi Djidi school board and the Djidi Djidi school principal to identify a suitable site for the school. All site options being considered are within the local area. (6) The timetable for the development of a new school will depend on the site that is ultimately selected. It is anticipated that the new facility will have on-site preprimary and kindergarten facilities. As I explained yesterday in answer to a question asked by Hon Christine Sharp, the school is doing a fine job and much progress is being made to sort out those issues.
(1) The Education Department has been planning for the possible growth of Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School for some time, including using a consultant to assess all possible land in the Bunbury area to find a possible alternative site for the school. (2)-(4) No. Djidi Djidi is a K-2 school with some older students remaining there for particular academic or social reasons. Before growth beyond year 2 can be formally considered, a new site needs to be obtained. (5) The Education Department has established a working group consisting of representatives from the Education Department, City of Bunbury, the Djidi Djidi school board and the Djidi Djidi school principal to identify a suitable site for the school. All site options being considered are within the local area. (6) The timetable for the development of a new school will depend on the site that is ultimately selected. It is anticipated that the new facility will have on-site preprimary and kindergarten facilities. As I explained yesterday in answer to a question asked by Hon Christine Sharp, the school is doing a fine job and much progress is being made to sort out those issues.
(2)-(4) No. Djidi Djidi is a K-2 school with some older students remaining there for particular academic or social reasons. Before growth beyond year 2 can be formally considered, a new site needs to be obtained. (5) The Education Department has established a working group consisting of representatives from the Education Department, City of Bunbury, the Djidi Djidi school board and the Djidi Djidi school principal to identify a suitable site for the school. All site options being considered are within the local area. (6) The timetable for the development of a new school will depend on the site that is ultimately selected. It is anticipated that the new facility will have on-site preprimary and kindergarten facilities. As I explained yesterday in answer to a question asked by Hon Christine Sharp, the school is doing a fine job and much progress is being made to sort out those issues.
(5) The Education Department has established a working group consisting of representatives from the Education Department, City of Bunbury, the Djidi Djidi school board and the Djidi Djidi school principal to identify a suitable site for the school. All site options being considered are within the local area. (6) The timetable for the development of a new school will depend on the site that is ultimately selected. It is anticipated that the new facility will have on-site preprimary and kindergarten facilities. As I explained yesterday in answer to a question asked by Hon Christine Sharp, the school is doing a fine job and much progress is being made to sort out those issues.
(6) The timetable for the development of a new school will depend on the site that is ultimately selected. It is anticipated that the new facility will have on-site preprimary and kindergarten facilities. As I explained yesterday in answer to a question asked by Hon Christine Sharp, the school is doing a fine job and much progress is being made to sort out those issues.
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