The Allan Labor Government is ensuring that every Victorian student can learn in the best facilities – with dozens of local, low-fee Catholic schools to receive funding to upgrade classrooms and build new facilities, including in Melton.

Member for Melton Steve McGhie today announced St Francis Catholic College in Cobblebank is one of 67 projects at 65 Catholic schools across Victoria which will share in more than $243 million to expand and modernise existing facilities or build new schools.

The school will receive $6 million funding which will enable construction of Stage 3A of the school master plan which includes year 10-12 general learning building and associated spaces.

These projects are being delivered through the Catholic stream of the Labor Government’s Building Fund for Non-Government Schools – which helps schools upgrade and expand their facilities, ensuring families have the best learning environments for their children.

A new Catholic Primary School in Thornhill Park will also receive $6 million through the Allan Labor Government Building Fund for Non-Government Schools.

Non-government schools are an important part of Victoria’s education system, with more than one-third of Victorian students studying at Catholic or independent schools.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Education Ben Carroll

“Thousands of Victorian kids go to a low-fee Catholic school every day – and we’re making sure those kids are learning in the best environments.”

“We’re supporting our low-fee Catholic schools to expand, build new classrooms and open new campuses.”

Quote attributable to Member for Melton Steve McGhie

“St Francis Catholic College is a fantastic and popular local school and this project will mean their teachers have the best facilities to give their students the best education.”