'S Block' at Hills Adventist College Officially Opened

Students and staff at Hills Adventist College in Kellyville today celebrated the opening of their Senior School Block that was built with the help of $650 000 in Australian Government funding. (Pictured: Alex Hawke MP with Hills Adventist College Principal, Ralph Luchow).

Mr Alex Hawke MP, Member for Mitchell, opened the new facilities on behalf of the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education, Senator the Hon Scott Ryan.

The project, totalling over $2.3 million, was funded through a $650 000 Australian Government grant, and by a contribution from Hills Adventist College of over $1.7 million.

The project involved the construction of a two storey block which is the first stage of the Senior School building programme. The first floor consists of two science laboratories, a preparation area, storage, a chemical storage cupboard and staff offices. On the ground floor is the food technology room, a preparation area and pantry, a laundry, staff offices, a function room and a textile laboratory. On both floors are student amenities and student locker bays.

Mr Hawke said the new facilities are an important part of ensuring that students get a great education.

‘The Government believes in an education system that puts students first. We are committed to building a world-class education system that will equip all Australian students with the skills they need to succeed in an increasingly competitive world.’

‘These new facilities here at Hills Adventist College show exactly what can be achieved by a school with strong leadership and a clear vision for the future.’

Australian Government funding was provided through the Capital Grants Programme.