Officer Specialist School will undergo a $3.72M upgrade following the announcement of the Victorian State Budget 2022/23 on Tuesday 3 May.
Eastern Victoria MP Harriet Shing said the funding will upgrade and modernise the school, including new permanent classrooms to make sure every student has the space they need to learn, grow and play.
“You can’t get a first-rate education in a second-rate classroom – this investment will go a long way towards improving the facilities for students at Officer Specialist School and making their educational journey a modern and engaging one,” she said.
“We are building a modern new school to ensure Officer students and their families have access to a great education close to home in the Education State.
“It’s only a Labor government that will deliver an education system that supports every Victorian child to reach their full potential, no matter whether they attend a specialist school or a mainstream school.”
Officer Specialist School is one of 36 special schools to share in $326 million in capital upgrades in the Budget – making sure that students with special needs receive the same opportunities as every other student in the state.
Upgrades will deliver more space for schools in growing communities, improved learning spaces and sports facilities – giving students better educational outcomes in more modern facilities.
