A parliamentary question addresses truancy rates at Fitzroy Crossing District High School and seeks information on government actions and community involvement in planning a new school. The answer provides details on existing support programs and future consultation plans.

AnsweredQoN 2576Legislative Council
Asked
31 August 2005
Portfolio
Education and Training

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With regards to Fitzroy Crossing District High School, I ask -
(1) What is the current rate of truancy at Fitzroy Crossing District High School?
(2) What has the Government done or is proposing to do about the rate of truancy at Fitzroy Crossing District High School?
(3) As construction will commence on a new school in Fitzroy Crossing in 2008-2009, which Agencies (including community representatives), are involved in the planning of the school to ensure that it is integrated into the community?

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Answered
14 September 2005
Responded by
Minister for Education and Training
Response time
14 days
(2) The school employs a fulltime Youth Support Worker and an Aboriginal Education Specialist Teacher and also has special programs on offer, such as the rural skills program and an aquaculture project. (3) The Department of Education and Training with its consultants has completed a feasibility study for the new school at Fitzroy Crossing. Planning for the new school will not commence until 2007/08 at which time, interested agencies and community representatives will be invited to join the Project Consultation Group.
(3) The Department of Education and Training with its consultants has completed a feasibility study for the new school at Fitzroy Crossing. Planning for the new school will not commence until 2007/08 at which time, interested agencies and community representatives will be invited to join the Project Consultation Group.

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