Students at Gisborne Secondary College are one step closer to receiving an upgrade to their facilities after an architect was appointed for the project.
Melbourne based Kosloff Architecture will be in charge of delivering the $12.9 million works, which was announced earlier this year as part of the state government’s budget.
The works will include a revamp of the school’s administration building and new basketball and netball facilities.
Gisborne Secondary College acting principal Sarah Rose said the positive impact for the school’s students will be “immense”.
“We’re going to see significant improvements to the physical environment for our students promoting a positive learning environment that recognises the sensory and access needs of all in the school community,” Ms Rose said.
“We envisage a school that has a more welcoming feel, that students, staff and the community are proud to be a part of and that is easy to physically navigate – think beautified landscaped spaces and gardens, clear signage, sheltered outdoor spaces, safe pedestrian, bike, car access and much more.
“Students will be supported to learn in a variety of ways through the design of the physical spaces which promotes team teaching as well as small-group collaboration.”
Ms Rose said a timeline for the works is in development.
Oliver Lees
