A new school in the Molonglo Valley is one step closer after the completion of a tender process by the ACT Government.
Minister for Planning and Land Management Mick Gentleman has announced that the Anglican Diocese for Canberra and Goulburn has been successful in obtaining the site reserved for an independent school in Wright.
"As the first non-Government school for the Molonglo Valley, the new independent school will be a welcome addition for the region," Minister Gentleman said.
"In selecting the successful tender for this project, we made sure that the new school will meet the needs and desires of a growing community."
The school – which will be completed in stages – will welcome more than 1,800 students from early learning to year 12. The early learning centre and kindergarten are due to open in 2026 with the primary and secondary schools and college due to open over the following three years.
The school is also aiming to be one of the first zero energy certified schools in Australia, under the International Living Future Institute's certification program.
ACT Minister for Education and Youth Affairs Yvette Berry said the decision by the ACT Government to accept the tender from the Anglican Diocese for Canberra and Goulburn will provide further educational options for the growing population of Molonglo.
"I'm looking forward to seeing a vibrant school community spring up here in the years to come, enabling more students to be educated close to where they live," Minister Berry said.
Quotes attributable to Bishop Mark Short, Archdiocese for Canberra and Goulburn:
"We are thrilled with this announcement by the ACT Government. Our team has worked on developing this proposal for a long time and is excited to have the opportunity to deliver new school places and educational options to the people of Canberra.
"It is important to us that our education program keeps pace with modern learning and is delivered in a high-quality environment that gives all students the chance to explore their options to reach their full potential."
