The Allan Labor Government is ensuring that every Victorian student can learn in the best facilities – with dozens of local, low-fee Catholic schools to receive funding to upgrade classrooms and build new facilities, including in Werribee.

Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced Our Lady of the Southern Cross and a new Catholic primary school (Wyndham Vale) in Werribee are two of 67 projects at 65 Catholic schools across Victoria which will share in more than $243 million to expand and modernise existing facilities or build new schools.

Our Lady of the Southern Cross Primary School will receive $3.4 million for the construction of a Discovery Centre, library, two general learning areas, covered outdoor learning deck, landscaping, and associated works.

The new Wyndham Vale Catholic primary school will receive $6 million for the construction of Stage 1 of the primary school including general learning areas, administration, amenities, and associated works.

These projects are being delivered through the Catholic stream of the Labor Government’s Building Fund for Non-Government Schools – which helps schools upgrade and expand their facilities, ensuring families have the best learning environments for their children.

Non-government schools are an important part of Victoria’s education system, with more than one-third of Victorian students studying at Catholic or independent schools.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Education Ben Carroll

“Thousands of Victorian kids go to a low-fee Catholic school every day – and we’re making sure those kids are learning in the best environments.”

“We’re supporting our low-fee Catholic schools to expand, build new classrooms and open new campuses.”

Quote attributable to Member for Werribee Tim Pallas

“These projects will mean teachers in Werribee District have the best facilities to give their students the best education.”