ON the outskirts of Tamworth, small school Liberty College has just wrapped up half a million dollars in upgrades.
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Four new classrooms and a toilet block were built with $500,000 in federal government funds, so the school can reach its 100 student goal.
President James Ardill started the school 21 years ago and has watched it go from strength to strength.
"With any school you've got your physical resources, the human resources and the goals and the vision," Mr Ardill said.
With any school you've got your physical resources, the human resources and the goals and the vision.
- James Ardill
"Every part is important, what we had was great staff and one of our basic principles is that family is best, we have a very strong family focus.
"Now the physical resources we have are at a higher level."
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The design can hold enrollments of up to 100 children and class sizes can be reduced so that students have more one-on-one time with teachers.
The new buildings were officially opened on Monday, with Member for New England Barnaby Joyce in attendance.
It's the first time the private school has received this level of government funding.
Madeline Link
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
