February 15, 2013
Facility is First in Winnipeg to be Completed Under Provincial Government's Science Lab Renewal Program
Students at Miles Macdonell Collegiate now have access to a modern, state-of-the-art science lab as a result of the province’s $25-million science lab renewal program, Premier Greg Selinger announced today as he joined students for a tour of the new facility.
“The investments we are making today to build and renovate science labs across the province will create learning opportunities that inspire students to pursue careers in the sciences,” said Selinger. “A skilled workforce is critical as we continue growing our economy. Giving students the chance to begin developing those skills from an early age through quality educational opportunities will help set them and our province on the right path.”
Funding of more than $240,000 was provided to the River East Transcona School Division to renovate the science classroom at Miles Macdonell including the provision of a new fume hood. The collegiate also received $25,000 for the purchase of equipment and apparatus that will allow students to perform more complex experiments.
The Miles Mac project is one of many science lab upgrades across the province that will benefit thousands of students by providing them with modern laboratory spaces and state-of-the-art equipment. New equipment and classroom space support the implementation of Manitoba’s updated high school science curriculum, the premier said.
Manitoba’s five-year Science Education Action Plan includes funding for science classroom renewal, teacher training and new strategic partnerships to promote the province’s science programming. The plan ensures high school students have access to the best labs and equipment, and are taught according to a continually updated science curriculum. Additional science lab projects will be announced annually as part of the Manitoba Public Schools Capital Program for the five-year life of the action plan fund.
The premier noted, since 1999, the provincial government has built 27 new schools with four more under development and has completed extensive renovations and additions to several existing schools.
Manitobans can visit the Science Education Action Plan website at: www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/science/action_plan/index.html.
PREMIER UNVEILS NEW SCIENCE LAB AT MILES MACDONELL COLLEGIATE
– – –Facility is First in Winnipeg to be Completed Under Provincial Government's Science Lab Renewal Program
“The investments we are making today to build and renovate science labs across the province will create learning opportunities that inspire students to pursue careers in the sciences,” said Selinger. “A skilled workforce is critical as we continue growing our economy. Giving students the chance to begin developing those skills from an early age through quality educational opportunities will help set them and our province on the right path.”
Funding of more than $240,000 was provided to the River East Transcona School Division to renovate the science classroom at Miles Macdonell including the provision of a new fume hood. The collegiate also received $25,000 for the purchase of equipment and apparatus that will allow students to perform more complex experiments.
The Miles Mac project is one of many science lab upgrades across the province that will benefit thousands of students by providing them with modern laboratory spaces and state-of-the-art equipment. New equipment and classroom space support the implementation of Manitoba’s updated high school science curriculum, the premier said.
Manitoba’s five-year Science Education Action Plan includes funding for science classroom renewal, teacher training and new strategic partnerships to promote the province’s science programming. The plan ensures high school students have access to the best labs and equipment, and are taught according to a continually updated science curriculum. Additional science lab projects will be announced annually as part of the Manitoba Public Schools Capital Program for the five-year life of the action plan fund.
The premier noted, since 1999, the provincial government has built 27 new schools with four more under development and has completed extensive renovations and additions to several existing schools.
Manitobans can visit the Science Education Action Plan website at: www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/science/action_plan/index.html.
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