Killara High School students will benefit from a major upgrade of Technical and Applied Science facilities. This year 14 demountable classrooms were removed from the school site.
Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli said the $7.9 million project allows students to learn with the modern equipment and facilities they will use if they pursue career paths in the technical professions and trades.
“There are new workshops for woodwork, metalwork and visual arts as part of this major investment in education infrastructure,” Mr Piccoli said.
“By providing our students with access to the latest equipment, we are maximising their exposure to the knowledge and skills that will give them the best chance of taking advantage of employment opportunities.”
Member for Davidson Jonathan O’Dea said the upgrade at Killara High School would be greatly appreciated by the local school community.
“The upgrade includes a new outdoor woodwork workshop, a new general woodwork workshop, and a new metalwork workshop with a welding area,” Mr O’Dea said.
“In addition there are 15 new classrooms and two visual arts workshops.
“I am particularly pleased that following the upgrade 14 demountables have been removed, allowing students much greater access to green space for physical education and recreation.
“The upgrade reflects the latest thinking in school architecture and design, where new ways of teaching and new methods of delivery, including adapting to new and future technology, have been taken into account.”
Member for Ku-ring-gai Barry O’Farrell said the upgrade benefits both Killara and surrounding suburbs.
“Killara High School draws many of its students from schools in the Ku-ring-gai electorate, so it is wonderful to see this project completed. The staff at Killara High School can continue to provide excellent learning opportunities in a modern facility that is second to none,” Mr O’Farrell said.
