Wellbeing for additional needs students at the heart of school redevelopment
A state-of-the-art sensory garden and a hydrotherapy pool are two of the new and improved facilities at the centre of Passfield Park School, which was officially opened today by the Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell.
Ms Mitchell said the $35 million redevelopment of Passfield Park School is part of the NSW Government’s $270 million investment in Schools for Specific Purposes across the state over the past eight years.
The redevelopment is one of 15 delivered by the Government to provide modern and fit-for-purpose facilities for students with additional needs and their families.
“The NSW Government is committed to providing the best education facilities for all students no matter their location or circumstance,” Ms Mitchell said.
“The new environment at Passfield Park maximises learning opportunities for students and provides them with a greater sense of wellbeing.”
The redevelopment also includes 16 permanent teaching spaces, a library and a hall, entrance and drop off areas, modern core facilities such as staff and administration areas, a covered outdoor learning area, expanded carpark for 68 cars, and an indoor sports facility.
The NSW Government is investing $8.6 billion in school infrastructure over the next four years, continuing its program to deliver 160 new and upgraded schools to support communities across NSW. This builds on the more than $9.1 billion invested in projects delivered since 2017, which means a total program of $17.7 billion in public education infrastructure.
Schools for specific purposes delivered by the NSW Government:
1. Ajuga School
2. Budawang School*
3. Campbell House School
4. Fernhill School
5. George Bass School
6. Glenfield Park School
7. Lucas Gardens School
8. Mainsbridge School
9. Parry School
10. Passfield Park School
11. Rowland Hassall School
12. The Ponds School
13. Tirriwirri School
14. Wangee Park School
15. Yandelora School
16. Yawarra Community School
* Delivered for 2023
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