BY ISABEL EVERETT
The former Saint Alban's Anglican Church in Charlestown will
be transformed into a brand-new secondary school.
The new Alesco Senior College Charlestown campus will
welcome 60 students in years nine to 12.
Member of the
Legislative Council Taylor Martin said the new school will be a fantastic
addition.
“ This is great news
for young people who want to complete their Higher School Certificate in an
adult learning environment with schooling programs tailored to their individual
needs,” Mr Martin said.
“We know traditional
schooling isn’t suited to everyone so it’s important we cater for all students
in the region.
“The school will open
doors for many young people in our community who may have otherwise decided not
to complete secondary school, and there are even plans for a small Year 13
career program to help students prepare for life after school.
“This project will
deliver a high-quality learning environment for students with brand new
facilities in an adaptive reuse of former church buildings.
“At the same time,
its delivery will inject more than $270,000 into the economy and create 25
much-needed construction jobs and five operational jobs once complete.”
The new school will
feature:
- A central learning area created within the former church hall that will house general learning areas, a computer room, staff room, welfare office, printing and storage rooms and staff amenities
- A multi-purpose school hall with student amenities
- Two courtyard areas to be used as outdoor learning areas
Construction is
expected to commence in the coming weeks and will be completed in early 2021.
