Queen Elizabeth High in Foxtrap is getting significant exterior upgrades with an investment of $400,000 from the Provincial Government.

"Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, we are undertaking a school rehabilitation program the likes of which we've never seen," said the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Education. "Projects large and small throughout the province are improving the quality of our schools, and ensuring our students, teachers and staff are spending their days in clean, secure learning environments."

The exterior upgrades at Queen Elizabeth High will include brick repairs, sealant replacement, site draining improvements and window repairs.

Minister King noted two other schools in the Conception Bay South area have also recently received infrastructure upgrades. St. Edwards Elementary in Kelligrews had a $1.9 million extension completed including additional classrooms, a challenging needs suite, and an extensive technology upgrade to allow for interactive white boards and computer access throughout the school. In addition, $75,000 has been invested in water and sewer infrastructure at St. George's Elementary in Manuels.

"I am extremely pleased to see our investments make a real difference in the day-to-day lives of students in our area schools," said the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, and MHA for Conception Bay South. "When infrastructure is improved and technology is upgraded, we are providing an excellent teaching and learning environment for staff and students."

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