New facilities at Carinity Education Gladstone have been officially opened – helping more young people to enjoy learning while developing skills with real-world applications.
Thanks to a generous $1.4 million grant from the Federal Government, the school’s new woodwork and STEM buildings are used to support and implement engaging practical learning experiences for young people.
Principal Jane Greenland said the new facilities would provide greater access to Vocational Education and Training (VET) opportunities for older students, supporting their future pathways.
The $3.2 million facilities are the largest infrastructure project at the school since a multi-million dollar hospitality training centre was opened four years ago.
Carinity’s Executive Manager Education Services, Christine Hill, said the need to expand facilities at the special assistance school been driven by both student need and enrolments rising by over 500% since its opening.
The building project, co-funded by Carinity, was completed by Gladstone construction company Youngs in collaboration with Rockhampton-based Beat Architects.
The new facilities were officially opened by Carinity Council Chairperson, James Tan, with Gladstone Region councillors, Simon McClintock and Karen Davis, also helping to launch the new infrastructure.
James said the new facilities would help students engage in their education pathways in fields such as manual arts, engineering, science and mathematics.
“I pray this building will be an opportunity for all of our young people to reach their potential,” James said.