A new Catholic primary school, Mary Queen of Heaven is being built in Greenvale with its doors set to open in January 2023.
Principal Renae Gentile was joined by member for Yuroke Ros Spence for the official sod turning to signify the beginning of construction.
Ms Gentile has 27 years of in Catholic education and is “excited by the prospect of welcoming enrolments.”
“We very much look forward to developing a welcoming and nurturing learning community. We want to know the story of the child and the family so we can work and learn together.”
The $6.2 million government funded project will include nine flexible general learning areas, specialist learning areas and an outdoor netball court and oval facilities.
The first stage of build is set to be completed by November this year and the second in two years time.