It’s the last day of the school year for 2024, but students at Edmondson Park Public School are marking a new beginning as construction officially commences on a long awaited, brand new high school.
The new high school in Edmondson Park, located adjacent to the primary school on Buchan Avenue, will include 37 modern classrooms, three support learning classrooms and a range of world class education facilities.
This will include science, technology, performing arts, and fitness hubs, a library, canteen, sports field and multi-sports courts and lecture theatre.
It will be ready to open for students on Day 1, Term 1, 2027.
Member for Macquarie Fields Anoulack Chanthivong attended this morning’s sod turning ceremony marking the start of work on the new educational facility.
“This brand new high school in Edmondson Park will be transformative for local families and students,’’ he said.
“With the region continuing to grow, this investment is essential for meeting the increasing demand for quality public schooling.
“I am thrilled to see work begin on this vital project and can’t wait to see the positive impact it will have on our community.”
Principal of Edmondson Park Public School Heather Alé said the new high school would provide a much-needed resource for students and the local community.
“Our students will have opportunities for enhanced and supported transitions from primary to high school, as well as access to state-of-the-art learning spaces and sports facilities right here in their local community,” Ms Ale said.
Deputy premier and minister for education and early learning Prue Car said the Minns Labor Government is “proud to be building this much-needed high school for the Edmondson Park community, who waited too long under the Liberals for action’’.
“This project reflects Labor’s commitment to ensuring students in rapidly growing suburbs in Western Sydney have access to a world class public education in future ready facilities,’’ Ms Car said.
“Our government is investing in quality public services, including quality, fee-free public schools for working families.”