Investing in Education in South Australia

Adelaide school upgrades
Significant investment has been committed to continually improve learning environments in schools across SA. Take a look at some of the major school upgrades completed, underway or scheduled for commencement this year.

seymour-collge-gym-redevelopment

Seymour College

Seymour’s refurbished Sports Centre is a world-class facility, supporting the needs of their High-Performance Sports program, physical education curriculum and community events. Featuring an upgraded Strength and Conditioning room, acoustic panelling, as well as a transformed learning and entertainment space with extended decking, the refurbished Sports Centre also offers some of the best views in Adelaide.

seymour.sa.edu.au

St dominics redevelopment

St Dominic’s Priory College

Along with upgraded Expressive Arts facilities, a new Library, Middle School Precinct, and Outdoor Learning Hub is opening in 2023 at St Dominic’s. This significant investment in the College footprint aims to inspire middle school aged girls to have confidence and learn in a progressive environment.

stdominics.sa.edu.au

 

Westminster college redevelopment

Westminster School

Westminster School has officially opened the latest development in their $40m Campus Masterplan, The Forder Centre, housing a new dining hall, library and extensive dedicated drama and music spaces. Over the past two years the transformative plan has delivered several new developments, including the Inquiry and Innovation Hub, and The Carter Wing which includes purpose-built spaces for pottery, printmaking, photography, and art as well as a digital media studio.

westminster.sa.edu.au

St Peters Woodlands Redevelopment

St Peter’s Woodlands

As part of St Peter’s Woodlands 10 year Master Buildings and Grounds Plan, redevelopments planned for 2022/2023 will create learning spaces in which students will be nurtured to be happy, creative and educated young people. The historical Gillam building will be redeveloped to create an innovative learning hub and classrooms, Junior Primary playground and ELC Nature Play are being redeveloped to emphasise inquiry and sensory learning experiences.

spw.sa.edu.au

Blackfriars redevelopment
Blackfriars Priory School

Blackfriars Priory School has unveiled its new Masters’ Pavilion – the final piece in the school’s extensive western campus redevelopment. Linking to the recently completed Aquinas Centre, the Masters’ Pavilion provides a generous covered outdoor learning area, complemented by custom furniture to create a fluid and accessible learning, social and event space.

blackfriars.sa.edu.au

Mercedes College Plaza
Mercedes College

Kennett Builders, contracted to construct the new landmark Arts and Sports Precinct at Mercedes College, will build multiple contemporary spaces providing greater learning flexibility where students can flourish in the new performing arts, indoor sports complex and on the outdoor netball and tennis courts, plus come together as a community in the plaza. The Precinct is due for completion in early 2024 – a fitting milestone to celebrate 70 years of students flourishing at Mercedes College.

mercedes.catholic.edu.au

st michaels redevelopment

St Michael’s College

St Michael’s College has announced their $8m Primary Stage 2 Project, which is expected to commence in Semester 2 this year. The project includes new classrooms, a new Canteen and a Performing Arts Centre. The Centre will comprise a Music Centre, Music Tutorial rooms and Dance and Drama rooms, providing a specialist facility rarely seen in a Primary environment.

smc.sa.edu.au

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