Kalkallo pupils are starting the year in a new school, following the opening of Gilgai Plains Primary School
Education Minister James Merlino visited the school on Wednesday, February 2 to officially open the school, which will provide primary school places for up to 550 students from prep to grade 6.
The school feature two modern learning neighbourhoods, an administration building featuring a library, food technology, science and art rooms, a dedicated performing arts building and a physical education
building, featuring an indoor multi-sport court and a canteen.
Led by founding principal Anthea Jamieson, the new school also includes two outdoor hardcourts, a sports field, bike shelter and playgrounds for students to use.
Local families can also access kindergarten and maternal child health services, with Kalkallo Community Centre situated on Toyon Road, and Kalkallo Interim Preschool and Maternal and Child Health facility adjacent to the new primary school.
“We’re delivering on our promise to keep pace with our growing city and state – and it’s so exciting to see this new school open to make sure families in Kalkallo have access to a fantastic school education,” Mr Merlino said.
“This beautiful new school will be a fantastic place for hundreds of students to start their school years – and I can’t wait to see their ongoing success.”
