STUDENTS across Ipswich are stepping into a brighter future as the State Government rolls out more than $35 million in new school facilities designed to inspire, engage and prepare young minds for the future.
Three local schools – Claremont Special School, Bremer State High School and Haigslea State School – are the latest to benefit from the major investment, with purpose-built classrooms, specialist learning spaces and modern playgrounds now open.
At Claremont Special School, a brand-new $18.7 million building has transformed the campus.
The facility includes 10 classrooms, breakout areas, two inclusive playgrounds and kitchen facilities, all designed to support students’ sensory and learning needs.
Principal Alastair Hanna said the design process focused on creating calm, engaging environments.
“The spaces were designed with input from an acoustic engineer to suit young people with sensory sensitivities,” he said.
Over at Bremer State High School, a $12.8 million upgrade has added specialist rooms for art, science, home economics and VET courses spanning hospitality, fashion, engineering and more.
Principal Christine Owen said the modern spaces were helping students develop career-ready skills.
“These wonderful new industry-standard facilities will help students develop career pathways and skills for the future,” she said.
Meanwhile, Haigslea State School has unveiled two new prefabricated buildings worth $3.86 million, featuring four classrooms, meeting rooms and teacher preparation areas.
Principal Anna Thygesen said the new learning spaces were already making a big difference.
“The flexible rooms cater for all learning needs and provide an engaging, light-filled environment for small groups and individuals,” she said.
Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the projects reflected the Government’s commitment to building world-class education facilities across Queensland.
“All Queensland students deserve a world-class education,” he said.
