Corrimal High School welcomes new industrial arts building
Release date: 08 September 2022
A new industrial arts block at Corrimal High School brings industry-standard equipment and machinery and future-proofs the hands-on, skills-based learning needs of students.
The state-of-the-art industrial arts and technology building, which replaces one destroyed by fire in 2018, was officially opened on Thursday 8 September 2022.
As part of the event, Auntie May Button led the opening with a Welcome to Country and Uncle Peter Button conducted a smoking ceremony to welcome the new building.
Corrimal High School Principal Paul Roger said that one of the day’s highlights was seeing people’s reactions when they saw the inside of the new building for the first time.
“All of our students are very excited to be in there and using the equipment, and parents are happy that this facility is at the school for their kids,” Mr Roger said.
“After such a long time, our vision has become a reality. I am really proud knowing that this building will leave a lasting legacy for the school and will ensure that our students have the best facility and opportunities to excel.”
The facilities include 2 trade training centres for Vocational Education and Training (metals/engineering and construction), a metal workshop, two timber workshops, and 2 dedicated science technology engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning spaces, along with 4 general learning spaces. The internal learning spaces are complemented by an extensive covered outdoor workspace comprising work benches and additional welding bays.
The NSW Government is investing $8.6 billion in school infrastructure over the next 4 years, continuing its program to deliver 160 new and upgraded schools to support communities across NSW. This builds on the more than $9.1 billion invested in projects delivered since 2017, a program of $17.7 billion in public education infrastructure.
The NSW Department of Education is committed to delivering new and upgraded schools for communities across NSW. The delivery of these important projects is essential to the future learning needs of our students and supports growth in the local economy.
