Alphinton Grammar will soon be equipped with a state of the art science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) building as part of a $3.8 billion investment from the government.
Minister for Families & Children, Early Childhood Education, and Youth Affairs Jenny Mikakos visited Alphington Grammar School last week to initiate the construction of the new facilities, a project that has received $1.29 million.
In an aim to make Victoria the “Education State”, the Andrews government wants to ensure that students can thrive in the 21st century and that can only be achieved by giving STEM subjects enough focus.
“The skills our young people need to thrive in this new world are changing too, and STEM − science, technology, engineering and maths − is an increasingly vital part of that,” Ms Jenny Mikakos said.
“Alphington Grammar attracts a large number of local kids and making this investment makes sure they will continue to have access to a great local school.”
“This brand new, state-of-the-art building is another example of how we’re making Victoria the Education State and providing the investments needed to give every student – regardless of where they live, or the school they go to – the very best start in life.”
Alphington Grammar is one of the many Victorian schools benefiting from the overall $120 million Capital Funding Program for Non-Government Schools which has seen more than 86 projects receive funding to build and upgrade Catholic and independent schools across the state.
“We are all extremely excited to have such an engaging learning environment to look forward to,” Dr Vivianne Nikou the school’s Principal added.
“This project is the result of several years of planning and collaboration to ensure that Alphington students will be work place ready. With predictions that 75 per cent of the fastest growing occupations will require STEM skills, these new facilities will allow students, staff and external STEM professionals to work on real issues igniting curiosity and inspiring entrepreneurship”.
Victoria’s school building boom has delivered more than 1,300 school upgrades and 70 new school projects across the state, supporting more than 5,000 construction jobs for Victorians.