Member for Chaffey Karlene Maywald (centre) presents a cheque for $92,000 to Waikerie Primary School principal Jaine Parken (left) and school Governing Council chairperson Lesley Sidhu during an assembly last week.

Cash comes our way
Three local schools have received a significant cash injection from the State and Federal governments.
Member for Chaffey Karlene Maywald was present at Waikerie Primary School’s first assembly for the new year last week.
In front of students, teachers and staff, Mrs Maywald presented a cheque for $92,000 from the School Pride Asset Program for 2009/10.
Principal Jaine Parken said the funds would be used for paving throughout the school.
“We were absolutely thrilled,” she said.
“We had no idea at all that the announcement was coming.
“Both the staff and students were surprised.
“We haven’t yet got the details of where we can spend it, but it will definitely be used for paving.
“We will be getting more details from DECS.”
Under the same program, Moorook Primary School received $3000 for the removal of asbestos.
During its first assembly, Waikerie Primary School also formally welcomed two new teachers for their year 5/6 classes.
Denim Withnell comes to Waikerie from School of the Eyre, while Tarryn Maycock comes from Kangaroo Island.