Minister for Education, Jason Clare and the Member for Deakin, Matt Gregg today opened a new, purpose-built gymnasium at Croydon Primary School.
The full-court gym gives students and staff at Croydon Primary School access to a state-of-the-art facility for sporting activities right at school.
The Commonwealth Government provided $6.8 million through the Schools Upgrade Fund for the gymnasium.
The Schools Upgrade Fund is delivering funding to improve school facilities across the country.
The entire Croydon community will benefit from this facility with the building open to the local community for sporting and other youth-orientated events in the evenings.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Education Jason Clare:
"I want all students to get access to a quality education, including access to quality facilities to learn in and play on.
"This is another important step in delivering on the Albanese Government's commitments to build a better and fairer education system."
Quotes attributable to Member for Deakin Matt Gregg:
"I'm so proud to open the new gymnasium at Croydon Primary School.
"This is a really important project and will mean a lot to our community.
"This is a great new space for students and the whole Croydon community to get together, play sport and connect."
