While much has been reported about City of Logan’s record breaking $1 billion Budget, one of Council’s ongoing commitments is investing in our youth.
Did you know that almost 27 per cent, or around 81,000, of City of Logan’s population is aged 17 or younger?
Our city is leading the way in the education sector.
It was Marsden State High School after all that dominated the 2020 Australian Educator Awards – nominated in a record nine of the 21 categories.
It also won the coveted Australian School of the Year award.
Not to be outdone, Principal Andrew Peach was named Australia’s Principal of the Year.
Other City of Logan schools including John Paul College, Mabel Park SHS, Canterbury College and Beenleigh SS have also featured prominently in various educational awards.
With school holidays in full swing, it’s worth noting the excellent events and services that Council provides for our young people.
In the recent Budget, Council committed $40,000 to KRANK – our popular school holiday program.
The funding will provide even more free and low-cost activities for children aged from five to 17.
The first KRANK program in 2005 offered 36 activities attended by 647 participants.
More than 5000 young City of Logan residents took part in KRANK in the 2019/2020 financial year.
KRANK activities range from cooking classes and jewellery workshops to wakeboarding sessions, rocket science workshops and ninja obstacle courses. Some activities book out within minutes.
The increased funding in this year’s budget will be put straight to use with an expanded KRANK program offered for these holidays and also September/October school holidays.
High school students and school leavers are also offered incentives in this year’s Budget. They include:
• More than $130,000 in funding for the Catapult Youth Entrepreneurship Program which helps build entrepreneurial skills
• Two Council-funded bursaries for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students keen on a career in town planning or civil engineering.
• Increased access to library services through an extension of opening hours at Beenleigh, Jimboomba, Greenbank and Logan Village libraries.
By investing in our youth today, we are ensuring the future leaders of our city get the opportunities and pathways they need to succeed.
