Clyde Secondary College will receive $20.6 million for their Stage 2 build after an announcement visit from Education Minister Natalie Hutchins along with local MPs, Jordan Crugnale and Pauline Richards.
“We are thrilled to receive confirmation of our Stage 2 funding which will give us new classrooms and a Visual Arts Centre,” said Principal Kondilo Prades.
“Our students are particularly excited that this funding also includes a sports oval and additional hardcourts and we can’t wait until our new facilities are ready for use.”
The 2023-24 Budget funding allows for a sports oval, a Visual Arts Centre, new classrooms, and more basketball courts.
Clyde Secondary College opened in 2022, grows a year level each year.
By 2026 it will have students in every year level and be able to cater for 1,300 students, including 100 places for students with disabilities.
“Along with Principal Kondilo Prades, an in-depth school tour was conducted by the school captains, highlighting what they love about their school, how they learn from each distinct area and how they are inspired by the layout and facilities,” said Jordan Crugnale MP.
“This growing school community has fostered a caring, inclusive, creative and supportive environment and I am thrilled that we can deliver Stage 2.
“Thank you to all the teachers and support team who put their hearts into nurturing and inspiring the students.
As part of a more than $2 billion investment, the Andrews Labor Government made a commitment to deliver 100 new schools between 2019 and 2026, with 84 new schools opening or funded since 2019.
In the past nine years, the Labor Government has invested $14.9 billion in building new schools and more than 1940 school upgrades, creating around 21,200 jobs in construction and associated industries.
“Building the Education State isn’t just about constructing new schools – we’re making sure every Victorian student has access to the best facilities at school, no matter where they live,” Ms Hutchins said.
