Principal's Message

School Council continues to prioritise key projects within our long-term facilities plan, ensuring our students are the beneficiaries of safe, modern and high-quality learning environments.

Over the holiday period, construction commenced on the new perimeter fencing around much of the Junior Campus. With one side already completed, feedback from both within and beyond our community has been overwhelmingly positive. Many have commented that this is one of the most significant improvements to our grounds in many years. In addition to enhancing the overall appearance of the school, the new fencing will strengthen safety and security for our students while clearly defining play and learning spaces.

The Junior Campus play space has also seen important upgrades in recent weeks. Our playground- well used both during and after school hours- has undergone significant work to ensure compliance with current safety standards. This has included lowering the bases of some climbing structures, addressing potential finger entrapment points and installing substantial amounts of soft-fall material to create a safer surface for students at play.

In addition, the older playground located on the oval- originally relocated from Cressy Primary School -has been removed as it no longer met compliance requirements. This presented an excellent opportunity to enhance the space in a different way, with the relocation of our gaga pits. Thanks to the generous support of Bookaar Cricket Club, the pits are now positioned on a synthetic surface, providing a more forgiving and durable playing area that is much kinder on hands and knees.

At the Senior Campus, the ageing playground was also removed over the holidays. This structure had reached the end of its usable life and was no longer providing a safe playing surface due to tree root encroachment. Following consultation with students, there was a clear preference for increased opportunities for ball sports. Planning is now underway for a half-court basketball facility, supported by funding through the Active Schools initiative. The final location of this project is currently being determined.

Work has also commenced on the long-awaited Technology shed. With initial site preparation underway, including soil delivery and slab works, this new facility will mirror our existing Technology building, which currently houses welding bays, small engines and CAD learning spaces. The new shed will include a dedicated classroom and expanded woodworking facilities. A covered central area between the two buildings will provide improved ventilation, particularly for sanding activities. This development will significantly enhance our capacity to deliver contemporary, hands-on learning experiences in Technology subjects.

These improvements reflect our ongoing commitment to providing safe, engaging and purposeful spaces for our students. Each project is carefully considered with student experience at the centre, ensuring our grounds continue to support both learning and wellbeing.

Vicki Angus, Principal
Thursday 1st May 2026