Two new schools set to be delivered in Officer and Clyde North have been appointed with principals, bringing them one step closer to opening in Term 1 2024.
Minister for Education Natalie Hutchins highlighted the Labor Government’s nation-leading new school construction program and announced Sharon Mitchell as Principal of Officer Brunt Road Primary School (interim name), with Marc de Ley announced as Principal of nearby Clyde North Alexander Boulevard Primary School (interim name).
Local Member for Pakenham Emma Vulin visited Officer Brunt Road Primary School on Thursday along with upper house MPs Michael Galea and Lee Tarlamis.
Together with new principals Sharon Mitchell and Marc de Ley they toured the new school buildings under construction.
Beginning her career in primary schools across South Gippsland, Sharon Mitchell is excited to collaborate with the school community to create a safe and inclusive learning environment where all children can learn and achieve.
Marc de Ley has been an educator in government schools for more than 20 years and is eager to work with the local community, ensuring a thriving school that delivers for the young people and families in the Clyde North area.
Minister for Education Natalie Hutchins says the growth corridor suburbs need investment in educational infrastructure to match the growing communities.
“We’re ensuring students and teachers across the state have the 21st century modern learning facilities they need, just like these much-needed schools, enabling them to reach their full potential,” she said.
Member for South Eastern Metropolitan Lee Tarlamis says the modern facilities of the new school will match the standard of Victorian teaching.
“We’re ensuring that all children across the State, including our fastest growing communities, have modern facilities to match the quality of Victorian teaching and learning – ensuring the best possible educational
outcomes,” he said.
Likewise, Member for South Eastern Metropolitan Michael Galea says the new schools will be an invaluable addition to the growing communities.
“It’s wonderful to officially welcome our new principals Marc and Sharon, who I’m sure will do an outstanding job setting up these new schools.”
With both schools on track to open in Term 1, the principals will now prepare for the 2024 school year – with recruitment for teachers and staff and designing a curriculum underway, ensuring their local communities have great local schools close to home.
“Congratulations to the new principals on their appointment. It is exciting seeing the progress on these new, state- of-the-art schools for our growing community in the South East – and announcing principals is another important milestone on the road to these schools opening for the 2024 school year,” said Member for Pakenham Emma Vulin.
