- Kalkallo 3064
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New School
Start
Q2 2023Planning
Design
Construction
Open
Q1 2026
The above dates are forecast only and subject to change.
About the project
We're building a new specialist school in Kalkallo. It will have places for up to 148 students.
When open for Term 1, 2026 the school will include:
- 2 learning neighbourhoods
- an administration and library building
- a multi-purpose building including rooms for music, drama, food technology and fitness as well as a canteen
- outdoor hard courts and carparks
- outdoor play spaces
- a sports field.
Enrolment details
The school will provide education for students with mild to profound intellectual disability. A full enrolment policy, providing detailed entry eligibility criteria, will be available from the school from Term 2, 2025.
Principal appointment
Lindsey Delooze has been appointed principal of Lockerbie Specialist School (interim name). She has 20 years experience in education. Lindsey started her teaching career as a primary school teacher in the UK. There, she focused on students with additional needs. After moving to Melbourne in 2015, Lindsey has held leadership positions in primary and specialist schools. Her goal is to celebrate the identity of every student. She's committed to creating an inclusive school in the heart of the community.
Funding
In the 2023-24 State Budget the school received a share of $573.178 million. In the 2024-25 State Budget, this school shared in $947.7 million allocated for new schools construction.
Funding type
- New School
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