This week NDSHS had the wonderful opportunity to have our Local Member for Parliament Robert Skelton MP for Nicklin and Jason Hunt MP visit our school.
It was an honour to be one of four schools in the state selected to showcase and celebrate some of our infrastructure projects, initiatives and the completion of the Cooler, Cleaner Schools initiative that has provided much needed air-conditioning to our classrooms across both campuses.
The Cooler, Cleaner Schools initiative project ensured every single classroom, library and staff room in every single Sunshine Coast state school is now air conditioned in time for Term 2, 2022 as part of the Palaszczuk Government's $477 million Cooler Cleaner Schools Program.
Member for Nicklin Rob Skelton and Member for Caloundra Jason Hunt announced the achievement had been delivered more than two months ahead of schedule at Noosa District State High School today.
Noosa District State High School Principal Stacy Wilmore said that the new air conditioning was very well received by the local school community, particularly given the local climate.
"Controlled temperatures ensure all students stay healthy, comfortable and focused in any weather and they also ensure both students and teachers are motivated to work to the best of their abilities," Ms Wilmore said.
"It feels comfortable to study and learn in an environment without being impacted by external factors like the temperature.
"The air conditioning project has significantly improved the quality of our learning environments across both of our campuses for students and has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from our entire school community."
"This program has already helped our students and staff feel more comfortable in teaching and learning environments."
Member for Caloundra Jason Hunt said the use of air ventilation and air conditioning systems that introduce fresh air from outside could help minimise transmission of COVID-19 in schools.