Two new schools in the Kalkallo electorate will begin construction this year following funding allocations in the State Budget.
Construction is planned to be completed for both Lockerbie Central Primary School, interim name, and Merrifield South Primary School, interim name, in time for both schools to open on day one of term one 2024.
“It’s terrific to see the ongoing works at Lockerbie Central Primary on Koeks Vista and Merrifield South Primary School on Ellscott Boulevard,” Minister for Kalkallo Ros Spence said.
“Both schools will open with their first students next year and like all our new school openings, I know they will be hubs of excitement for students and their families.”
Lockerbie Central Primary School will be located at 2 Koeks Vista, Kalkallo. Up to 525 students will be able to enrol across prep to grade six. For enrolment enquiries email vsba@education.vic.gov.au.
Anthony Potesta has been appointed principal of Lockerbie Central Primary School. Most recently he was principal at Meadows Primary School.
Mr Potesta said he was committed to building strong relationships with the school community to improve educational and wellbeing outcomes for all learners.
Merrifield South Primary School will be located at 120 Ellscott Boulevard, Mickleham.
It will accommodate 650 students across prep to grade six at completion of the first stage. For enrolment enquiries email principal Maree Moyle at Maree.Moyle@education.vic.gov.au.
Ms Moyle has been a principal for 10 years and said she was excited to be the foundation principal at this school.
She said she was passionate about school culture and excellence in teaching and learning, and looked forward to developing strong community connections to create an innovative and supportive learning environment for all students.
“Foundation principals Anthony Potesta and Maree Moyle bring a wealth of experience and I look forward to them sharing their passion at our newest schools,” Ms Spence said.
Once open both schools will include an administration and library building, two learning neighbourhoods, a community hub with indoor multi-use court, canteen and arts/music spaces, hard courts, a sports field, and a car park.
Learning areas will have airconditioning and heating, and outside there will be shade sails for sun protection. The schools are designed to be environmentally sustainable and easily managed.
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Submissions close Friday and following consultation, names will be announced in term three, 2023.
