By Callum Ludwig
Coldstream Primary School is set to undergo major refurbishments of its Grade 5/6 area, having received $2.4 million from the Victorian Government in the 2022/23 State Budget.
The funding is also set to be used to upgrade the air conditioning system, remove asbestos and increase natural lighting.
Evelyn MP Bridget Vallence said she was thrilled the funding was secured.
“It was my pleasure to phone the Principal, Phillippa Adgemis, on Tuesday afternoon to let her know the wonderful news, and thank her and her staff for their hard work and persistence,” she said.
“After raising this issue on behalf of the Coldstream Primary School community a number of times in Parliament, together we now look forward to delivering a better and more modern learning environment for both students and teaching staff.”
The school has more than earnt their funding, having ranked as the top-ranked school for reading in 2021 NAPLAN.
Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing said the funding will help every child achieve their full potential.
“You can’t get a first-rate education, in a second-rate classroom,” she said.
“It’s why we’re going to upgrade Coldstream Primary School with $2.4 million to bring buildings at the school into the 21st century.”
