Lockerbie Specialist School (interim name)

Location
Kalkallo 3064

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New School

  • Start

    Q2 2023
  • Planning

  • 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

Lockerbie Specialist School (interim name) – indicative site plan

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Lockerbie Specialist School (interim name) – location map

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