KEMPSEY South Public School has received an anonymous donation of $200,000.
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The money will provide a significant boost to the school, with students and parents to have a say in how it is spent.
Principal Andrew Kuching said while the initial news came as a shock, he could understand why people within the community would want to contribute to the school in this way.
“The school has a reputation for really caring for its kids and making sure they have every chance to be successful,” he said.
“We have a motto around the school of encouraging, supporting and inspiring the kids, which is part of the reason why I think we were chosen to receive this donation.”
Among the ideas which have already been put forward are a school kitchen.
The school has a cooking program, but borrows the kitchen at Melville High School.
There are also plans for an extended outdoor learning centre which would include a wi-fi connection to allow children to use ipads and net books outside the classroom.
In terms of staff, an extra teacher’s aide specialising in reading could potentially be acquired as a result of the donation.
Mr Kuching said there would be a consultation period which would incorporate staff and students.
“We have a few more surprises which the money could be used for but we want to talk to the community and see what they think,” he said.
“It is about continuing to make the school somewhere the kids can be proud of, and building on the reputation we have been developing throughout the past few years. "We have amilies involved in every day school events which I think has helped with the behaviour of the kids.
"The kids all wear the uniform because they have pride in the school.”
As with other primary schools in the area, Kempsey South’s latest NAPLAN results reflect an improved academic performance.
Mr Kuching said feedback from the children themselves regarding what they were taught could also be beneficial in deciding how to distribute the money.
“If we get the kids to identify what they believe is important and what priorities they have when it comes to their own education, we can use what they say to provide a more intimate and focused school environment.”