凯恩斯州立特殊学校(Cairns State Special School)的扩建工程已正式启用。新建的两座建筑和新的户外学习空间包括治疗室和感官室、专业设备、新操场以及增设的停车位。校长Alicia Smith表示,这些设施将使学生能够继续接受符合其需求的量身定制教育。州长David Crisafulli表示,政府正在增建更多特殊学校,以为家庭提供更多选择。Mulgrave选区议员Terry James表示,增加的学位将缓解本地不断增长的入学人数带来的压力。
An expansion to Cairns State Special School has been officially opened. Two new buildings and new outdoor learning spaces include therapy and sensory rooms, specialist equipment, a new playground and extra car parking. The school principal, Alicia Smith, said the facilities would let students keep learning tailored to their needs. Premier David Crisafulli said the government is delivering more special schools to give families more choice. Member for Mulgrave Terry James said the extra capacity would ease pressure from growing local enrolments.
位于科里奥的Nelson Park School(纳尔逊公园学校)揭幕了一座价值640万澳元的学习中心,设有四间教室和两个面向高年级学生的专业区域。该项目由州政府出资,还包括一座行政楼、露台平台以及景观美化工程,旨在培养学生的独立性和生活技能。拉拉选区议员Ella George正式为这些设施剪彩,强调此次投资注重打造现代化、包容性的空间。该校为350名患有轻度智力障碍的学生提供服务,并配备治疗师和福祉支持,提供量身定制的课程。这次工程是继该校2024年在Libau校区投入1000万澳元升级之后的又一项投资,当时新增了灵活的学习空间和专业设施。