Steph Cooke MP
Member for Cootamundra

Working families in Gooloogong are being forced to cut back on work and travel long distances for care, as the town continues to wait for certainty regarding early childhood education and after-school services. The local P&C says families feel they have been ‘strung along’ after three years of working in good faith with the NSW Labor Government without a clear outcome or commitment. Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, said the community had waited long enough for answers

​​Tuesday, 1 November 2022 Creating the next generation of leaders in STEM is the focus of the proposed new Science and Technology syllabuses unveiled today for consultation as part of the NSW Government’s delivery of the most comprehensive Curriculum Reform in a generation. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke encouraged community members to be a part of this consultation. “These new syllabuses have been designed to better prepare young people in the region for further study

​​Tuesday, 25 October 2022​ After the success of a pilot scheme last year, temporary teachers and support staff across the region could be offered permanent roles as part of the NSW Government's plans to shift up to 10,000 surplus teachers and support staff into permanent positions. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke welcomed the NSW Government plans, which from early next year will see temporary teachers and Student Learning Support Officers in areas of need across the reg

​​Friday, 14 October 2022​ Government, Independent and Catholic schools across the region will join forces to introduce a unique cross-sector agreement to lift behaviour standards in schools. This includes providing greater support for dealing with disruptive students by introducing the role of NSW Chief Behaviour Advisor to lead on best practice for improving and maintaining respectful student behaviour across the State. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke welcomes the init

​​Tuesday, 16 November 2021​ New English and Mathematics syllabuses for the State’s youngest students were released today, marking a major milestone in the NSW Government’s Curriculum Reform agenda.   This is a comprehensive review that has come in more than 30 years, with year 1 and year 2 to be the first to benefit from the changes.   Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the Liberals & Nationals Government are making the changes to the education space that will benefit

​​Friday, 22 October 2021​ The NSW Government will allocate a record $19.4 million to 63 public schools across the Cootamundra electorate in 2022. This week schools will receive their School Budget Allocation Report which includes funding allocated through the Resource Allocation Model (RAM), a needs based funding model that ensures record funding is targeted at supporting the individual needs of students. The funding for the Cootamundra electorate is part of a total annual

​​Friday, 27 August 2021​ Today the NSW Government announced a return to school plan for students and staff. The plan included a staggered return to face-to-face learning from October, the delay of HSC exams until November and the introduction of mandatory vaccinations for school staff. Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke said the development of proactive plans to get students within the electorate, back into classrooms as soon as it is deemed safe to do so will give teacher

​​Thursday, 5 August 2021​ The NSW Government is continuing to prioritise student wellbeing by ensuring a strong pipeline of qualified mental health professionals in our schools. The impacts of COVID-19, drought, flooding and bushfires have played out within our school communities, making mental health a key challenge facing young people across the state. Our Government is committed to supporting students through these challenges by providing over 80 scholarships this year

29 January 2020 With hundreds of students and teachers heading back to school today around the region, Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke would like to wish everyone all the best for the 2020 school year. “With 79 schools in the electorate, this week is a busy time for everyone,” she said. “For those starting off on their first day of Kindergarten, to the Year 12s beginning their final year of school, I am so excited for what 2020 holds for each and every one of you.” “The h