Minister visits new Drouin campus
St Paul’s Anglican Grammar school were delighted to welcome The Hon. Harriet Shing MP, Member for Eastern Victoria, to view the progress of their new Drouin Campus on Friday 2 August.
Minister Shing met with the Principal of St Paul’s, Cameron Herbert, Head of School Rowan van Raay and Business Manager Leah Young to tour the beautiful 36-acre site.
Responding to population growth and increased demand for quality independent education across the region, the new Early Learning Centre and Primary School will open for the commencement of the 2025 school year. The school was delighted to demonstrate how the $2M contribution from the Victorian Schools Building Authority, Department of Education, has assisted with the construction of the Early Learning Centre.
Roofing has recently been completed on the four-classroom Early Learning Centre and construction on the Prep-Year 2 facilities is progressing well. Spacious, light-filled classrooms are a key feature of the build, with outdoor play spaces designed to integrate with the expansive natural environment to foster outdoor exploration and promote wellbeing.
Minister Shing timed her visit perfectly to see the new basketball court, just poured this week, which will form part of the vibrant outdoor play and recreational spaces that will be greatly appreciated by students and the wider community.
St Paul’s Drouin Campus is now taking enrolments for Kindergarten to Year 2 and looks forward to welcoming students for the first day of school in 2025.