By Laura Michell
Children living in the growing suburb of Kalkallo are a step closer to being able to attend a local primary school, with the state government acquiring land for the new school.
Education Minister James Merlino said land at Sequoia Drive, Kalkallo had been bought for the school, which has been given the interim name Kalkallo Common Primary School.
The state government appointed an architect to design the school in September.
The primary school is set to open in 2022 and will include general and specialist teaching spaces, administration areas, a performing arts and physical education building – including a competition-grade gymnasium – outdoor sporting facilities and play areas.
The school will cater for up to 525 students once complete.
According to the Victorian School Building Authority, a kindergarten will be built next door to the primary school, ensuring a smooth transition from pre-school for local children.
“I’m excited that the community’s vision for a new primary school in Kalkallo is turning into a reality and students will get to attend a brand new school with first-rate facilities,” Mr Merlino said.
“We’ll open 100 new schools over the next eight years – creating thousands of jobs and ensuring every child has a great education at their local public school.”
Yuroke MP Ros Spence said securing the land for the school meant children in Kalkallo would have easy access to state-of-the-art facilities.
Kalkallo Common Primary School is one of five new schools opening in Hume by 2022. Elevation Secondary College in Craigieburn opens its doors on Thursday.
