After receiving funding from the Ellendale Community Grants Programme, Ferny Grove State School is taking a significant step towards the digital future.
Meharg with junior school students.
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The school’s P&C has secured $5,000 to purchase cutting-edge robotics kits, allowing the school to expand its Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programme to younger students.
Cedar Woods’ Ellendale, a master-planned community in Upper Kedron, has distributed $10,000 in grants to four local groups this year. The developer sees these grants as a way to strengthen the community ties vital to Ellendale’s character.
Ferny Grove State School P&C Vice President Cath Eurell expressed her gratitude for the grant, highlighting that the robotics kits were at the top of their teachers’ wish lists. With these new resources, the school can introduce coding and robotics to 300 junior school students in an engaging and fun way.
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The Ellendale Community Grants have also significantly impacted the Westside Grovely Football Club. They received $2,000 to purchase portable aluminium goals, greatly enhancing training sessions for their 250 junior players. President Paul Anson emphasised the importance of having age-appropriate goals for young players to develop their skills and enjoy the game.
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Other beneficiaries of the grants include the Samford Netball Club, which received $1,000 for field lightbulb replacements, and the St John Wood/The Gap Conference of the St Vincent De Paul Society, which received $2,000 to assist with education costs, living expenses, and essential baby items.
Cedar Woods Development Director Blair Britton reiterated the company’s commitment to community building, stating that Ellendale is home to over 590 families. The grant programme reflects their award-winning approach to creating spaces where residents and visitors can connect and thrive harmoniously with nature.
Published Date 13-September-2024
