01 - Department of Education and Communities - NSW Government

8. TRANSFER PAYMENTSDepartment of School EducationNOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTSSubsidies towards interest on loans for approved building projects atnon government schools 31,500 -Allowances for pupils in non Government schools 293,008 -Secondary text book allowances to non government schools 6,326 -Subsidy to Teacher Housing Authority 6,500 -Subsidy to handicapped children’s centres 4,057 -Capital grant to Teacher Housing Authority 700 -Funding for non government schools for joint secondaryschool / TAFE programs 510 -342,601 -9. PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES OF THE AGENCYProgram 36.1.1. Pre School Education in Government SchoolsObjective(s) To improve student learning outcomes by implementing programs for intellectual, personal and socialdevelopment in Government pre-schoolsProgram 36.1.2. Kindergarten to Year 6 Core Education in Government SchoolsObjectives(s) To improve student learning outcomes by implementing programs for intellectual, personal and socialdevelopment in kindergarten to Year 6 in Government SchoolsProgram 36.1.3. Years 7 to 10 Core Education in Government SchoolsObjectives(s) To improve student learning outcomes by implementing programs for intellectual, personal and socialdevelopment in Years 7 to 10 in Government SchoolsProgram 36.1.4. Years 11 and 12 Core Education in Government SchoolsObjectives(s) To improve student learning outcomes by implementing programs for intellectual, personal and socialdevelopment in Years 11 and 12 in Government SchoolsProgram 36.2.1. Special Education ProgramsObjectives(s) To develop the skills, knowledge , understanding and talents of students with developmental disabilities,or learning difficulties with a view to preparing these children, as far as possible, for regular schoolingand beyond.Program 36.2.2. Rural Education ProgramObjectives(s) To improve access to education for rural studentsProgram 36.2.3. Programs for Socio-Economically Disadvantaged StudentsObjectives(s) To provide equitable educational outcomes for students at a socio-economic disadvantage.Program 36.2.4. Aboriginal Education ProgramsObjectives(s) To provide equitable educational outcomes for aboriginal studentsProgram 36.2.5. Programs for Students of Non - English Speaking BackgroundObjectives(s) To provide equitable educational outcomes for students of non English speaking backgroundsProgram 36.2.6. Other Equity ProgramsObjectives(s) To promote equity of access and opportunity for students whose needs are not fully met through othermajor equity programsProgram 36.3.1. Strategic Plan Programs in Government SchoolsObjectives(s) To promote improved educational outcomes through the development and implementation of targetedprograms of a strategic natureProgram 36.4.1. Non Government Schools AssistanceObjectives(s) To provide assistance to non Government schools1997 1996$’000 $’000DSE Annual Report 1997 125