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Students in the Sunshine Coast region will benefit from free after-school homework centres.

Burnside State High School, Coolum State High School, Cooran State School, Eudlo State School, Peregian Springs State School and Yandina State School will be among 120 Queensland state schools to host homework centres from next term.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the centres would open progressively during the term, at schools from Thursday Island to the Gold Coast and west to Thargomindah.

“Homework is a very important part of every child’s education, but it can be a challenge for busy families at the end of the day,” she said.

“Our new free homework centres will provide a supportive, supervised environment for students to complete their homework before they go home for the day.

“Children can build good study habits and families can spend quality time together without any pressure to supervise homework.

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“The dedicated homework centres will also assist parents who may need more flexible working arrangements as our economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.”

“Families can register their child in the program by contacting their school.”

Homework centres should be able to assist parents who may need more flexible working arrangements.

The State Government is investing $8 million over four years, to fund the 120 centres in state primary and secondary schools.

Education Minister Grace Grace said the centres would operate for up to three hours per week, 30 weeks a year, during term time.

“Students will do their homework under the supervision of on-site teacher-aides,” Ms Grace said.

“Each participating school will plan their homework centre sessions around the age and learning and development needs of the students attending. A healthy snack will also be provided to the students.”

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“These centres will give students the help they need, which their hard-working parents and carers may not have the time or expertise to provide at the end of the day.

“These new centres will make a real difference in children’s education and the everyday lives of many Queensland families.”

Ms Grace said the government had a proud record of investing in educating Queensland students, including the latest record $15.3 million education budget.

“We are providing new infrastructure, new teachers and new programs such as after school homework centres to ensure every child gets a world-class education, no matter where they live,” she said.

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