The first new school announced by the Government is open from today in Flat Bush following a blessing this morning, Education Minister Erica Stanford says.
"A new school is an exciting start for the school community and it was a pleasure to visit Te Kura Rau Iti this morning. Flat Bush is a fast-growing suburb and this school, with a capacity for 700 students, will provide for local families heading into the future," Ms Stanford says.
The new school for Years 0 to 6 has come in on time and under budget, making use of the Government's new approach which has reduced the cost of a classroom while still retaining high-quality specifications for the build.
"We have proven that we can provide repeatable designs for schools in a way that both ensures students are getting quality, and taxpayers' money is used responsibly," Ms Stanford says.
"The new school is also free from the unpopular, large barnyard-style classrooms that we promised to address. These weren't working for students and they weren't working for teachers."
The new school has:
- 30 teaching spaces with flexible art spaces
- A library, hall, and administration spaces
- Two hardcourts, and junior and senior playgrounds.
- A school field, available in March.
