By Casey Neill
Lyndale Secondary College is celebrating a $6 million boost.
Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams told principal Mark Moir about the 2017-18 State Budget funding on Friday 28 April and officially announced the cash on Monday 1 May.
“The level of excitement around the school is as high as I can ever remember, particularly from the kids,” Mr Moir said.
“They’re keeping an eye on with what’s going on with the buildings.
“I think it will give the kids a definite, heightened sense of pride.”
He said work was already underway on a performing arts centre “which will complement the extra-curricular activities in the school” and accommodate presentations and guest speakers.
A science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) centre is also being built at the Dandenong North school.
“It will help further develop the relationships we have with the local primary schools that come to the school for the science programs we offer them,” Mr Moir said.
“With the new funding, we’ll be able to build a new library and relocate the administration onto Halton Road and get away from the very busy Gladstone Road.
“That will provide a safer environment for the kids and the parents when they’re coming into the school.”
Ms Williams said the State Government providing money to plan the coming upgrade in its previous budget and $7 million in the 2015-16 budget to fund the works currently underway.
She said it was difficult for kids to get a first-rate education in a second-rate classroom.
“So this upgrade will really make a difference,” she said.
“Lyndale is already a great school with a fantastic teaching staff.
“This investment will make it even better.”
