MASSIVE BOOST FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN KOROROIT

The Allan Labor Government is ensuring that every Victorian student can learn in the best facilities – with dozens of local, low-fee Catholic schools to receive funding to upgrade classrooms and build new facilities, including in Kororoit.

Member for Kororoit Luba Grigorovitch MP announced a new Catholic Primary School in Mt Atkinson as one of 67 projects at 65 Catholic schools across Victoria which will share in more than $243 million to expand and modernise existing facilities or build new schools.

The school will receive $6 million to construct of Stage 1 of a new Catholic primary school including general learning areas, administration, amenities, and associated works.

These projects are being delivered through the Catholic stream of the Labor Government’s Building Fund for Non-Government Schools – which helps schools upgrade and expand their facilities, ensuring families have the best learning environments for their children.

Non-government schools are an important part of Victoria’s education system, with more than one-third of Victorian students studying at Catholic or independent schools.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Education Ben Carroll

“Thousands of Victorian kids go to a low-fee Catholic school every day – and we’re making sure those kids are learning in the best environments.”

“We’re supporting our low-fee Catholic schools to expand, build new classrooms and open new campuses.”

Quote attributable to Member for Kororoit Luba Grigorovitch

“This announcement of a new primary school for Mt Atkinson is fantastic and this project will give students access to modern facilities for their young minds to flourish”