Ballarat school gets $21m for first major overhaul in more than 30 years
Canadian Lead Primary School in Ballarat East will receive a $21 million state election pledge for its first major overhaul since 1993.
The Ballarat East primary school will have its first major overhaul in over 30 years. A $21 million state election pledge will fund the work.
Work will include updates inside the main block. New modular buildings will create modern learning spaces.
The school has 235 students and strong school results. It shows high NAPLAN growth rates in writing.
Teacher Alice Jury recently won the state's Outstanding Primary School Teacher award. She made improvements in literacy, numeracy and student wellbeing.
Member for Eureka Michaela Settle said the investment shows the school's great results. She said it will give staff modern spaces to build on that success.
School president Michael Lucas called the funding a well-earned step for the community.
- $21 million
- Funding amount
- 235
- Student enrolment
- 1993
- Last overhaul
- 11 years
- Jury's tenure
Why it mattersSchools with strong teaching but old buildings can now get modern classrooms and equipment. These match the quality of the school's work.
AustraliaVictorian schools waiting decades for upgrades may see similar state-backed investment if they have strong academic records and community support.
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