The expansion of Margaret Hendry School is now complete – up to 600 additional students can now be accommodated from kindergarten to year 6.
Families across North Gungahlin, one of the fastest growing regions in Australia, will benefit from the new high-quality, environmentally sustainable educational facilities.
The expansion supports the school’s learning programs with contemporary environments designed to put students at the centre of their learning.
The new two-level learning spaces feature general learning settings, specialist learning settings including food technology, Science Technology Engineering, Art and Maths (STEAM), and small group programs.
The new outdoor learning and multiple landscaped play areas help enhance a connection to the environment and double as a nature play space and outdoor learning area.
There is also a beautiful new community hub that is available for use by the school and the Gungahlin community.
Two additional car parks provide separate staff car parking so that more car parking is available for families and the community. The car parks will help improve traffic flow and movement.
This state-of-the art upgrade is part of a $118 million investment from the ACT Government in Gungahlin’s education infrastructure, which includes the new high school in North Gungahlin opening for the start of the 2025 school year.
The ACT Government is committed to ensuring that every public school is a great school and that there will always be a place available for every student at their local public school.
