Implementation Schedule

The Program, to be delivered in stages, started in 2004 with the reduction in the size of classes for Kindergarten students in priority schools.

The ongoing timetable for implementation is as follows:

• Classes with Kindergarten students in priority schools, were staffed to achieve a statewide average of 20.

• Over 180 new teaching positions were provided as a result of the program.

• Classes with Kindergarten students were staffed to achieve a statewide average of 20.

• Classes with Year 1 students in priority schools were staffed to achieve a statewide average of 22.

• More than 1000 additional teaching positions were created under the Class Size Reduction Program.

• The implementation of this initiative progressed with more than 300 classrooms delivered to schools.

• Classes with Kindergarten students have been staffed to maintain a statewide average of 20

• Classes with Year 1 students have been staffed to achieve to a statewide average of 22.

• Classes with Year 2 students in priority schools have been staffed to achieve a statewide average of 24.

• Over the last three years more than 1200 teaching positions and 500 classrooms have been provided through the program.

• Classes with Year 2 students will be staffed to achieve a statewide average of 24.