It has been a long time coming, but Picton High School is now as good as new after a $112 million upgrade.
NSW education minister Sarah Mitchell and local state MP Nathaniel Smith joined students and staff to officially “open’’ Picton High last week.
The 73 new learning spaces, administrative staff and support facilities, a new library and a covered outdoor learning area were occupied for the first time in April.
The project also included the refurbishment of 11 teaching spaces, new special education facilities and an upgrade of the existing bus and car pickup and drop-off area to increase safety for all users.
Ms Mitchell said it was exciting to visit the school and see how much students and staff were enjoying the new classrooms and facilities.
“Communities across NSW are seeing real improvements at their local schools, with everything from new canteens and playgrounds, to major upgrades, new schools and redevelopments like we see here at Picton High School,” Ms Mitchell said.
“The government have delivered 15 new and upgraded schools this year as part of our ongoing and record-breaking investment in school infrastructure.”
Member for Wollondilly Nathaniel Smith said he was excited with the delivery of this major redevelopment for his electorate.
“We want all our students to have the very best learning environments, and these great new facilities at Picton High School will benefit the local community for generations to come,” Mr Smith said.
The new school, which will accommodate approximately 1,500 students from year 7 all the way to year 12, has been master planned to allow for future expansion.
The sporting fields and an agricultural shed are due for completion in late 2021.
