COOKING UP A HEALTHY STORM
able years. The school has five campuses and has received funding for upgrades in recent years. It is one of the most populous schools in the region, BUDDING chefs will be able to put their culinary skills to the test at the Geelong Show this year.
For the first time, food education program Bubble Muffin will feature at the much-loved with 1940 students enrolled this year.
St Joseph’s College Geelong, Newtown, received the second highest amount of state and federal government funding with $56.6 million.
Principal Tony Paatsch said the majority of the funding was used for staff wages.
“From our annual budget about two-thirds comes from the government and a third from fees.”
Mr Paatsch said government funding for schools was distributed after the socioeconomic status of families in the area was factored in.
Meanwhile Belmont High School was the third highest in the region receiving $56.6 million over the three-year period.
The figures reveal exactly how much money every school has received from government funding over 2015, 2016 and 2017 calendar years and how much money has been spent on capital projects over the 2015, 2016 and 2017 financial years.
Bell Park North Primary School received the most event. The kids’ cooking club aims to help children learn about health and food in order to make good choices.
The Geelong Show will be held from Thursday to Sunday at the Geelong Showgrounds.
Information can be found online at royalgeelongshow.org.au