Major upgrades to Mount Lawley Senior High School officially open

  • New two-storey classroom block at Mount Lawley Senior High School officially open
  • $15 million upgrade includes 20 classrooms and STEM facilities – with permanent accommodation for 500 additional students increasing the school’s capacity to 2,200
  • Modern space for robotics and technologies and digital studio for graphics and media
  • Project completion delivers on a WA Labor Government election commitment

New facilities at Mount Lawley Senior High School, including a 20-classroom block and modern STEM learning areas, are officially open.

Completion of the new two-storey building delivers on a significant WA Labor Government election commitment and provides additional permanent classroom accommodation for up to 500 students, increasing the school’s capacity from approximately 1,700 to 2,200 students.

Premier Roger Cook and Education Minister Dr Tony Buti today visited the impressive 20 general classrooms, STEM facilities and staff areas, which will benefit students, staff and local families.

The new building includes a space used for robotics and technologies and a digital studio for graphics and media production programs.

Along with its Gifted and Talented academic program, Mount Lawley Senior High School has an excellent music program and specialist visual and performing arts program.

Delivery of these facilities continues the Cook Labor Government’s commitment to providing education facilities for the growing number of families living in and around the inner-city, including Bob Hawke College, an innovative new modular classroom block for Highgate Primary School and the new East Perth Primary School, which is expected to open in 2029.

Comments attributed to Premier Roger Cook:

“My Government is committed to providing quality infrastructure for WA schools and giving Western Australian students the best possible learning experiences.

“We are already delivering record investment in public education across the State, including $1.6 billion over the next four years for new and improved school infrastructure.

“Mount Lawley Senior High School offers its students fantastic sport and leadership opportunities and has a strong focus on academic achievement as well – these new facilities will help to build on this.

“It is terrific to see this new facility completed and open for the benefit of students, staff and families.”

Comments attributed to Education Minister Dr Tony Buti:

“We want all students and staff in WA to be teaching and learning in the very best facilities.

“Mount Lawley Senior High School has a rich history of student success and achievement and has long been seen as a school of choice in the wider community.”

As stated by Mount Lawley MLA Simon Millman:

“It is very exciting to be delivering this WA Labor Government election commitment for our community.

“The new classroom block is a welcome addition to the school’s existing outstanding facilities, which continue to provide great teaching and learning outcomes for teachers and staff.”

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