Students with disability are benefitting from more than $89 million invested by the NSW Government in three new schools for specific purposes in Sydney’s South West.
Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell and Member for Camden Peter Sidgreaves today visited the new Yandelora School and toured the construction site of Passfield Park School.
Yandelora School is a $21.8 million dollar purpose built school providing specialised educational setting for students with moderate to severe disabilities.
Ms Mitchell said the three schools are catering to a growing community and their specific needs.
“The facilities at these schools are specialised and world-class. They will change lives,” Ms Mitchell said.
“I have seen firsthand the difference a purpose built SSP can make. It helps teachers deliver quality education and helps students gain independence both at school and for their future endeavours.
"The NSW Government is investing in facilities like we see at Yandelora School to ensure every child in NSW has the opportunity to flourish at school, no matter their circumstances.”
Member for Camden Peter Sidgreaves was pleased to visit the local schools.
“I am proud that the NSW Government has delivered this school for our community, and it’s great to have the Minister officially open it,” Mr Sidgeaves said.
Ms Mitchell and Mr Sidgreaves also visited the construction site of the new Passfield Park School.
The mutli-million dollar investment will deliver 16 new permanent learning spaces within four hubs, a library, play areas, sensory gardens, landscaping and an indoor sports facility including a hydrotherapy pool.
The relocation of Mainsbridge School to purpose built facilities was also completed, with doors opening to students on Day 1 Term 2 this year.
“These three new schools are part of the NSW Government’s historic school building program,” Ms Mitchell said.
The NSW Government is investing $7 billion in four years to deliver more than 200 new and upgraded schools to support communities across NSW. This is the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW