Mernda Hills Christian College can now make use of the newly completed Middle School building which was completed in July.
Officially opened this month by Member for McEwen Rob Mitchell, the new building supports the school’s secondary students, featuring eight new classrooms with interactive screens and large windows that capture the surrounding Mernda hills.
The facility also includes breakout spaces for individual learning and group activities, meeting rooms, staff offices, and a light-filled staff room with a fully equipped kitchen.
Lorden Vella and Kneeler Design Architects brought the project to life.
Principal Kristin Hankins emphasised the school’s excitement of the new building.
“This completed build is one of the steps in our five year strategic plan to provide exceptional educational opportunities and foster a vibrant school community,” she said.
“We are excited about the positive impact this facility has on the learning opportunities for our students as well as being part of our vision to create a Christ-centred environment where every student can thrive.”
Mr Mitchell said work on the development project was delivered with support of Australian Government funding of $1.2 million through the Capital Grants Program.
“A lot of work has gone into this project which has delivered general learning areas, meeting rooms, amenities and a staff room,” he said.
“These new facilities will provide school staff, teachers and students at Mernda Hills Christian College with better, more modern spaces in which to work, teach and learn.
“The Australian Government is committed to providing all schools with appropriate funding so that all students, including those at Mernda Hills Christian College, Mernda, get the best possible education.”
Mr Mitchell said the new facilities would benefit the students currently at Mernda Hills, as well as the many students who will follow in future years.
“The teachers, staff and students at Mernda Hills Christian College have built a strong and positive school community and these new facilities will further enhance our local educational opportunities,” he said.
“The Albanese Government strongly believes in providing the best possible resources so that local students can realise their potential and develop the skills they need to go on to further study or to find a job.”
