Footscray City Primary School

Location
10 Hyde Street Footscray 3011

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Upgrade and Modernisation – Block C

  • Start

    Q2 2021
  • Planning

  • Design

  • Construction

  • Finish

    Q3 2024

The above dates are forecast only and subject to change.

About the project

We restored and modernised Block C. It complements the gym, music and performing arts building, which we completed in 2019.

Block C is the main teaching block at the school, and we retained the historical importance the building has for the school community.

Footscray City Primary School is part of the Footscray Learning Precinct. The precinct champions excellence in learning and teaching in Melbourne’s inner west at all stages of education. It builds on the richness and diversity of the community and provides opportunities for learning in new ways.

We held workshops with the school, which identified 3 key priorities for the design, including:

  • student-led learning
  • wellbeing
  • collaboration.

We upgraded Block C to suit the school’s education model. This includes creating 5 dedicated learning communities, each with:

  • 3 to 4 general purpose classrooms
  • a resource intensive learning space
  • breakout gathering spaces.

Flexible learning spaces

New classrooms are flexible. Students will be able to learn in a traditional classroom environment or collaborate in open adjoining spaces. This will create options for individual and group learning.

Revamped office and reception

We moved administration areas to the centre of the building, creating a clear entry for visitors. There are new meeting rooms and staff breakout areas.

Access for all

We installed a lift so people of all abilities can access the upper levels. Each level has accessible bathrooms.

Outdoor learning spaces

There is an open space around the main building for outdoor learning and play.

There is a garden with food planters to get children interested in growing their own food and learning about food production.

Funding

In the 2021–22 State Budget, the school received $13.428 million.

Funding type

  • Upgrade and Modernisation

Inclusive Schools Fund - Round 6

  • Start

    Q2 2021
  • Planning

  • Design

  • Construction

  • Finish

    Q4 2022

The above dates are forecast only and subject to change.

About the project

We built an inclusive playground with synthetic grass, new play equipment and a water feature.

Funding

In Round 6 of the Inclusive Schools Fund, this project received $200,000

Funding type

  • Inclusive Schools Fund

Upgrade and Modernisation

  • Start

  • Planning

  • Design

  • Construction

  • Finish

    Q3 2019

The above dates are forecast only and subject to change.

About the project

We built a new competition-size gym at Footscray City Primary School. The new facility also includes music and performing arts areas and a new canteen.

Footscray City Primary school forms a part of the new Footscray Learning Precinct, which will link, expand and upgrade schools across Melbourne’s inner west and integrate learning at all levels, from early childhood to university.​​​

Funding

$15.436 million was allocated over three State Budgets to develop school facilities for the precinct.

Funding type

  • Upgrade and Modernisation

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