The fast-tracked newgovernment school at Zuccoli has reached a major milestone, with theappointment of principal Carolyn Edwards.
Ms Edwards has led thenorthern suburbs Henbury School for the past 10 years and has twice beenawarded Principal of the Year at the NT Teaching Awards.
The new Zuccoli Primary Schoolprincipal commences her position tomorrow, and will play a pivotal role in determiningthe year level offerings for Term 1, 2020, when the school is due to open.
Construction is well advancedon Stage 1 of the school, which includes a preschool with capacity for 88students and eight primary school classrooms with capacity for more than 200students.
The $29 million project isbeing built in two stages. Halikos Construction won the first stage, currentlyunder construction, while tenders are being assessed for the second stage.
Quotesattributable to Minister for Education, Selena Uibo.
The Territory LaborGovernment fast-tracked the construction of the Zuccoli Primary School by twoyears to cater for demand in Palmerston, the NTs fastest growing region.
The appointment of CarolynEdwards as the inaugural principal of the school is an important milestone aswe head towards Term 1, 2020, when the doors will open, as she will determine,in consultation with local families, the year levels that will be offeredbefore enrolments open in Term 4, 2019.
Carolyn is a highly respectedprincipal in the NT education system with a proven ability to lead, and shewill be a valuable asset in shaping the new direction of the Zuccoli PrimarySchool.
Quotesattributable to Member for Brennan, Tony Sievers.
Palmerston is rapidly evolving into a standalone city, thanksto significant investment from the Territory Labor Government in the recentlyopened Palmerston Regional Hospital, the $30 million new Palmerston Police Station,the fast-tracked new fire station and the Zuccoli Primary School.
Palmerston is the Territorys family capital and theseinvestments support our growth, making it even more attractive for families tolive.
Quotesattributable to Member for Drysdale, Eva Lawler.
The Territory Labor Government is investing in Palmerstonsfuture, creating jobs and opportunities for the community.
The much needed new Zuccoli Primary School will alleviateenrolment pressures on surrounding schools and will support ongoing jobs in thePalmerston region when it opens in Term 1 2020.
