❓ Mr. Staltari asks about infrastructure spending for the Full-Time Kindergarten trial at five schools. The Minister responds that tenders are being sought for minor works to support the learning environment, with specific upgrades varying by school.
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I refer to the 2026 trial of Full-Time Kindergarten proposed to be carried out across five WA public schools, and I ask: (a) Of the $4.5 million allocated in the 2025-26 State Budget for infrastructure upgrades at the pilot sites, how much has been spent to date at each of the following schools: (i) Roleystone Community College; (ii) Halidon Primary; (iii) Banksia Grove Primary; (iv) South Kalgoorlie Primary School; and (v) Dalyellup Primary; (b) How much expenditure is expected at each of the schools listed in (a)(i-v) prior to the commencement of Term 1, 2026; and (c) Have necessary works at the above schools been identified: (i) If yes, please provide an outline of the planned works?
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Answered
2 December 2025
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Minister for Education
Response time
12 days
Answer
(a) -(c) The Department of Housing and Works is currently seeking tenders for anticipated minor works at participating schools.
All pilot schools have existing infrastructure suitable for accommodating full-time kindergarten. The works that have been identified will further support the full-time learning environment and are different for each school, including air conditioning upgrade, painting, storage and furniture, path repairs and upgrade of outdoor equipment in the early childhood playground.
(a) -(c) The Department of Housing and Works is currently seeking tenders for anticipated minor works at participating schools.
All pilot schools have existing infrastructure suitable for accommodating full-time kindergarten. The works that have been identified will further support the full-time learning environment and are different for each school, including air conditioning upgrade, painting, storage and furniture, path repairs and upgrade of outdoor equipment in the early childhood playground.
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