The two new Clyde North schools, one primary and one secondary, have received their new names after being announced by the Victorian School Building Authority earlier in September.
The names were selected with input from the Bunurong Traditional Owner Group, Geographic Names Victoria as well as community consultation to reflect an indigenous interpretation of the facilities.
Clyde North Primary School, now named Turrun Primary School (pronounced turr-run) is a Bunurong word that means she-oak, while Clyde North Secondary, now named Wulerrp Secondary College (pronounced wool-erp) comes from the Bunurong word for tea tree.
Turrun Primary School principal, Kristy Miller said that the school is on track for completion, adding that “we’re so excited to welcome the children on the first day in 2025”.
“To a beautiful new school with state-of-the-art facilities and an enthusiastic teaching and administration team,” she said.
The completed primary school will include three learning neighbourhoods, a community hub, an administration and library building, hardcourts, a sports field and a car park.
Wulerrp Secondary College is in the same boat, looking to open its doors around the same period, with Leanne Winfield appointed as the principal.
Frasers Property Australia’s general manager of development in Victoria, Sarah Bloom, said that seeing the schools come to life was a gratifying milestone for the Berwick Waters community.
“These facilities are such a critical piece of the Berwick Waters puzzle and we’re so excited that residents will now have the opportunity to educate their children without having to leave their community,” she said.
The mum to Michael, a future Turrun Primary student, Zeljka Lenart said that her family couldn’t wait for the opening of the new school.
“My family and I are very excited for the opening of Turrun Primary, together we’re embarking on this exciting journey with our children and the community,” she said.
The primary school will be holding a series of events for new students and their families, including a Meet the Year Level Staff event at Bridgewater Community Centre on 20 November and a family picnic on 10 December.
