An exciting and aspiring 10-Year Master Plan Brief has been endorsed by the St Michael’s College Board, which outlines plans for long-term improvements for the College.  The purpose of the Master Planning process is to enable St Michael’s College to develop a comprehensive future plan for the expansion and sustainability of infrastructure needs, which aims to strengthen and support the teaching, learning and wellbeing of our students, staff and the St Michael’s Community.

The priorities have been identified in terms of areas in need of attention based on numbers of students, room availability and condition of classrooms:

• STEAM Centre (including Hospitality Specialist Learning spaces); STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, (visual) Art and Mathematics
• Expansion of Design Technology and Drama
• Purpose built Middle School Centre (including General Learning Areas)
• Canteen
• Wellbeing Centre
• Outdoor learning spaces also need to be addressed, such as the De La Salle and the ANZAC Courtyards.

(Artist Impression of 1. Middle School Centre – 2. STEAM Centre – 3. Secondary Campus development view)

Detailed design planning and staff consultation at the Secondary campus will commence in 2024, with the aim of commencing building works in late 2025 on the STEAM Centre. It is proposed that this development will be followed by the new Middle School Centre.

Principal Tony Daley says, “The Masterplan Brief is aligned with the new strategic vision for St Michael’s and ensures a purposeful development of our facilities to complement our future needs. A key focus of the 10-year masterplan is a significant development of student facilities and amenities to accommodate contemporary and future teaching and learning pedagogy. We are planning for St Michael’s future to support our growing enrolments and future student needs”.

The development of the physical campus aims to nurture and challenge our students through providing dynamic and holistic learning environments. Providing these types of learning spaces will:

• Increase the learning outcomes of the students.
• Provide areas of common space for both individual and collaborative learning.
• Provide contemporary and flexible learning spaces where technology can be embedded into the pedagogy.
• Focus on maintaining green-space and sustainability.

(Artist Impression of Stage 3 Primary campus development)

With building works still underway at the Primary Campus, by the end of 2024, Stage 3 of the Primary Build will be delivered to the value of $7.5m. This will complete a $24.9m total investment at Beverley over the last 6 years.

I know you will join with me in celebrating our College’s commitment to continuous improvement and providing exceptional educational experiences for our students.

Kind Regards,

Tony Daley – Principal