More than 1,000 Moranbah students will benefit from a new teacher training program about best practice numeracy lessons, thanks to Arrow Energy funding.
Perfecting the art of teaching numeracy is being delivered by a numeracy specialist to help build teachers’ expertise at both Moranbah East State School and Moranbah State School.
“Numeracy is a fundamental component of learning across all areas of the curriculum,” Moranbah East State School Principal Raylee Davies said.
“It’s about students having the capacity to use mathematics to interpret information or to solve practical problems in everyday life situations.
“We’ll use this funding to bring experts to our school community for tailored professional development workshops for key staff.
“It will ensure current best practice teaching for Moranbah students.
“Arrow is supporting the program through its Brighter Futures community investment program.
“Arrow has supported this program because of the opportunity it offers to school children in Moranbah,” Arrow Vice President External Relations and Tenure Management Leisa Elder said.
“Arrow strongly supports community-based programs that deliver sustainable education benefits.
“This program will have a far reaching positive impact in Moranbah, not only for the school community but for the broader community.”
Ms Davies said the benefits would flow to parents.
“As part of the program, we’d like to support our parents and build their knowledge and skills in current numeracy practices through parent workshops and classroom involvement,” Ms Davies said.
“Our goal is to improve parent, student and staff knowledge and understanding of current numeracy practices so they can apply it to everyday life.
“All young people need high levels of numeracy to succeed in their future endeavours.
“Taking this holistic approach and ensuring teachers and parents are equipped with the right skills will go a long way in supporting our students.”
Other Bowen Basin groups supported by Arrow’s Brighter Futures program in the latest funding round are:
- Middlemount Rodeo Association, for an ambulance and trained medical professionals to attend the 2015 Middlemount Rodeo event
- Blackwater State High School, for a blueprint of a new human powered vehicle for students to design, build and race at various Pedal Prix events over the coming years
- Central Highlands Development Corporation, for the ‘Cultivating Harmony Project’ to create a multicultural garden at the annual Central Highlands Multicultural Festival
- Isaac Regional Council, for the Mayor’s Annual Charity Ball, which is raising funds for the White Ribbon Foundation
- Hornery Trading Group, for the 4U2 Family Concert, raising funds for CQ Rescue Helicopter Service and the Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital Foundation
- Fitzroy Partnership for River Health (hosted by Fitzroy Basin Association) for the Fitzroy Partnership for River Health project
- C&K Clinton for the Enhancing Children’s Education project.
Brighter Futures supports local, not-for-profit groups on projects that build community capacity in health, safety, education and environmental awareness. Brighter Futures has contributed more than $13 million to community projects across Queensland since 2011.
For more information, visit www.arrowenergy.com.au or email [email protected].
Media contact (Moranbah East State School):
Raylee Davies (Principal)
Phone: 07 4941 3333
Media contact (Arrow Energy):
Alexandra Elder
Phone: 07 3012 4698 0400 693 248
Email: [email protected]