Introduction
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Preston High School’s new designs have been unveiled with help from the local community.
The former Preston Girls’ Secondary College site will re-open as the new co-educational Preston High School in Term 1, 2019, when it will take its first cohort of Year 7 students.
We’re converting the former school’s central heritage building into modern new classrooms and a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) centre as part of the exciting $5.08 million upgrade. This will make use of the building’s 3.9m-high ceilings and generously sized spaces.
Plans for the new Preston High School also include an upgrade to the gymnasium, relocation of the canteen and administration facilities, demolition of non-heritage buildings and innovative landscaping of outdoors areas.
These works will give students the modern school facilities they need for a great education, within the existing heritage buildings.
The project is part of a $685 million investment announced in the Victorian Budget 2017-18 to improve classrooms, upgrade facilities and build new schools across the state as well as supporting local jobs.
The master plan design incorporates local community input gathered during February’s extensive community engagement.
More than 2,000 people visited the Preston High School’s engagement website across the month, with 345 completing an in-depth survey, 81 making public comments and about 200 attending a community workshop.
We took all the feedback and prepared a report which you can access on our website: Victorian School Building Authority Preston High School
Preston High School Community Briefing
The architects, education experts and project managers will brief the community on the master plan and answer any questions you may have.
Thursday 22 June
6.30pm to 7.30pm
Preston Town Hall
284 Gower Street
Preston
To RSVP and for further details visit the Preston High School Community Briefing event page.
Please watch the video.
Community session video
How we engaged with the community
We have closed the opportunity to comment on the site and fill out the survey.
We have left up the comments and survey, as this will be of interest to the community.
Preston High comment map
Comment board
27 February, 2017
LisaP says:
“An inclusive school that can properly support the well being of children with High Functioning Autism/Aspergers syndrome ”
27 February, 2017
HelenV says:
“Excellent pastoral care is essentiol, as is a school system that is up to date with all current best practices of teaching. ”
27 February, 2017
LucindaHartley says:
“I'd like to see the school integrated with the community, not fenced off. We need to maximise all community assets beyond just school hours”
27 February, 2017
LucindaHartley says:
“Important to see really good quality public realm and landscape architecture. A school is so much more than the buildings. ”
27 February, 2017
LucindaHartley says:
“This is a really fantastic initiative. Looking forward to being a part of the new school community. ”
23 February, 2017
Kristie says:
“Welcoming to all. An ethos of care and collaboration. Creative thinking encouraged. Respect for and engagement with local environment.”
22 February, 2017
MegK says:
“Semi glass walled classes: promote transparency & attract teachers who want to create educational intimacy/ not street theatre for others.”
21 February, 2017
Kathryn says:
“A school that does not tolerate bullying, homophobia or racism, genuinely supports and protects all students. High academic & behaviour stds”
20 February, 2017
Seekaytoo says:
“encourages excellence, independence and resilience, expects engaged parents and fosters strong community engagement. Go Preston!!”
19 February, 2017
dana says:
“A school which has a high level of parent and community engagement, celebrates diversity and encourages responsible global citizenship ”
19 February, 2017
dana says:
“An excellent school with tertiary pathways and strong connection to Melb Polytechnic and NCAT for students interested in VET subjects”
18 February, 2017
One_Day says:
“A school that encourages high-achievers and challenges them academically. Ignoring students because they are already passing is no good.”
