Building NHS - have your say

Beyond 2018: new facilities to enhance learning

The physical environment is a teacher in itself. – Reggio Emilia

Northcote High School is the largest school in the municipality and one of the largest in the State.   Our school currently has 1800 students but permanent facilities for just 900.  Our size is an indication of the appreciation and regard that our local community has for the academic and social opportunities and excellent teaching that exist for our students: we are a school of choice for local families. 

While our campus has some great assets – its inner city location, remarkable park setting and prominent heritage buildings – there are also many buildings and areas (particularly relocatables) that do not adequately support contemporary ways of learning or the everyday needs of a diverse and growing student community.

We have recently been given approval by the Department of Education to commence a formal Masterplan process. The Masterplan will envision and inform the development of our facilities and environment for the coming generations of students. It is an exciting opportunity for us to imagine new ways of learning and interacting in our spaces.

Our last Masterplan and community consultation resulted in the renovation of the Design and Art areas (opened in May this year) and the building of a new Performing Arts Centre for 2019. 

Your voice matters

We need your input in this process! We want to hear from you about your ideas to improve our campus. 

Please complete a short survey to tell us what you want to see by visiting: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2017NHSMasterplan

We also encourage you to contact the electoral office of Fiona Richardson which continues to function in the interim period before the upcoming byelection (9481 5777) and candidates in the upcoming by-election to discuss what your children need in terms of permanent and excellent, contemporary facilities that enhance learning opportunities.