Multi-million dollar redevelopment announced for St Raphael’s school in Parkside

St Raphael’s School in Parkside has announced its upcoming multimillion dollar redevelopment, featuring purpose built flexible learning spaces to inspire creativity and encourage collaboration, including a dedicated, state-of-the-art STEM facility.

St Raphael’s School in Parkside has announced its upcoming multimillion dollar redevelopment, featuring purpose built flexible learning spaces to inspire creativity and encourage collaboration, including a dedicated, state-of-the-art STEM facility. 

St Raphael’s School is excited by the opportunities these developments bring to its thriving community.  

St Raphaels Redevelopment
Artist impression of the proposed redevelopment

Thanks to a grant from the Commonwealth and State Capital Grants Program and Studio Nine Architects, these developments will be undertaken later this year. 

“These redevelopments will bring a wealth of possibilities to our learners, enhancing their curiosity, and developing their collaborative, problem-solving, and creative skills.” said Assistant Principal Director of Learning at St Raphael’s School – Marianne Farrugia 

The focus at St Raphael’s School is to learn and belong. The passionate and skilled staff, nurture and extend learners academically and creatively, while supporting them to be well-rounded socially active citizens, who lead positive change for the world God desires.  

The co-educational school offers single stream, small classes from Reception to Year 6, in the leafy suburb of Parkside, on bustling Glen Osmond Road.  

For more information:

raph.catholic.edu.au

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