New School Development

 What is new!

Updated 5 November 2009

 At the opening of the school’s 50th celebration the Hon Dr Elizabeth Constable, Minister for Education, made some key announcements regarding the future of Governor Stirling Senior High School.

 New Focus

As part of the rebuilding program the school will undergo a rejuvenation of its programs to enhance educational opportunities for students in the local area and for others with special talents and interests. With new state-of-the art facilities the new focus will include:

  • specialist engineering and arts/media school catering to the needs of academically gifted and vocationally oriented students;
  • first rate education for all local students;
  • increased opportunity to be involved with the Defence Industries National Partnership; and
  • an expansion of the existing Gifted and Talented Education academic program.

The $63 million dollar new school will also be the permanent home for the Swan District Primary Extension and Challenge Program, giving Gifted and Talented Primary aged students access to the excellent Secondary facilities.

 Relocation of Students

The Minister announced that during the rebuild lower secondary students (Year 8, 9 and 10) will relocate to the former Midland Primary School site and Upper secondary (Year 11 and 12) students will be accommodated at Cyril Jackson Senior Campus.

 With this announcement the school will immediately begin work with Cyril Jackson Senior Campus to develop a plan for collocation and will provide information to parents as it becomes available.

 The Minister’s press release can be found at:

 http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/Results.aspx?ItemID=132699

 Planning for New School

 Planning for the new Governor Stirling Senior High School has reached a momentous stage with the completion and of the school design (to schematic design stage). The architects, Donaldson and Warn have taken full advantage of the beautiful site with a grand entrance to the school and wonderful views of the river from many key locations. Students will enjoy spending time at the café during breaks as it opens out on to the river banks.  The arts program will be fully supported with specialist drama, dance, media and music areas. Technology will be a tool used for student learning in all subjects with IT infrastructure included in all learning areas.

 There are many fantastic facilities included in the school design – please see the attached documents of floor plans and view from the river. You are welcome to view the full display of the plans in the school’s reception area. A display has also been placed in the school library for students.

 

Please view images below.

Ground Floor Layout (PDF 0.6KB)

First Floor Layout (PDF 0.4KB)

River View (JPG 0.8KB)

 To keep you updated on the progress information will be provided on a regular basis via school newsletter, email and the school website.  If you wish to be on the email list please forward your email address to jill.proctor@det.wa.edu.au