Gerald Lynch
Children in Mickleham and Kalkallo now have easier access to quality education, with the opening of two new schools last week.
The new Yubup Primary School in Mickleham, named after a Woi-wurrung word meaning parakeet, has modern facilities including a large library, a community hub with an indoor multi-use court, arts and music spaces, hard courts, a sports field and a canteen.
Yubup Primary School principal Maree Moyle said that the first week of school had been crazy, but an extremely rewarding experience.
“It has been wonderful to see how nicely our students have settled into Yubup Primary School this week with lots of friendships being formed and connections being made,” she said.
“On Tuesday, we had our official opening where we welcomed 375 students to our fabulous new school, including 151 foundation students.
“We have really enjoyed seeing how happy and excited our students have been when they have seen our fabulous learning spaces such as our bright and colourful library, our fabulous gym and our fantastic classroom spaces.
“The community support of our school has been overwhelming and we are so very grateful to all our parents and the wider community for their support.”
Kalkallo MP Ros Spence said the new schools are a massive boost.
“Yubup Primary School has room for 650 students, and it’s just one of the many new schools the Labor Government is opening across Victoria’s fastest-growing outer suburbs,“ she said.
Premier Jacinta Allan and Education Minister Ben Carroll officially opened the new Yubup Primary School.
Ms Allan said it is exciting to see more schools opening up and thriving.
“We’re kicking off Term 1 with more schools and more support than ever before to help families with the costs of living, and the costs of learning,“ she said.
Banum Warrik Primary School also opened up in Kalkallo, with capacity for 525 students.
