Science opens doors at Bunbury schools

Education Minister Sue Ellery was in Bunbury this week to formally open science facilities at two Bunbury schools. Newton Moore Senior High School’s highly anticipated STEM centre was formally opened yesterday, with the minister also visiting Eaton Community College’s new science facility on Tuesday. Newton Moore’s facility includes an IT lab, a new engineering workshop, staff collaboration areas and office and kitchen spaces. The $3 million project was completed ahead of schedule earlier this year and is already being used by students. Ms Ellery said she enjoyed watching the students work hard in their new facilities. “It is great to see first-hand how these new facilities are inspiring students’ creativity and developing their problem solving skills,” she said. “Students now have access to the best possible facilities and learning opportunities that will prepare them for the jobs of the future.” Head of science and engineering at Newton Moore Lorraine Ellis said the centre provided a great opportunity for students. “It is massive for the school and it is well deserved for the school for the staff and students because the calibre of the students who come to Newton Moore is high and they work at a national standard,” she said. The Eaton Community College STEM facility is worth $5 million and has six classrooms.