South Australian-based architects, Cox Architecture and Thomson Rossi, are set to design a brand new $100 million secondary school in Whyalla, South Australia.
Plans indicate that Whyalla High School will be a state-of-the-art new school designed to reflect modern educational environments and will focus on supporting future skills needs that lead to jobs.
The school will be designed with an entrepreneurial hub and contemporary STEM facilities, giving local students the opportunity to learn skills in innovation, advanced technology and to study in areas that have strong links to the local industry.
Whyalla High School is expected to accommodate 1500 students in years 7 to 12 and will combine the three existing government school campuses in the region – Edward John Eyre, Stuart and Whyalla high schools.
Education Minister John Gardner said it is a major project that will deliver world-class, contemporary school infrastructure to Whyalla students, create jobs in the community and contribute to South Australia’s economic growth.
“We expect the new Whyalla Secondary School to reflect modern architecture at its best, with learning being strengthened through collaborative and flexible learning spaces,” he commented.
Cox Architecture Director Adam Hannon said “the Whyalla Secondary School will be a dynamic and diverse contemporary learning community that creates a special place and identity that is inspiring and energising for students, educators, the broader community and beyond.”
“Commencing with a passionate understanding of the Whyalla community and the distinctive regional landscape, we look forward to creating a landmark transformational school incorporating a new range of inter-disciplinary learning environments of global significance,” added Thomson Rossi Director Marino Rossi.
The new school is expected to be complete when the first students commence in 2022.