$6.3 MILLION FOR PASCOE VALE GIRLS COLLEGE
The 2009 Victorian State budget has delivered the funding for Pascoe Vale Girls College.
The upgrade will deliver a modern science wing which will provide an appropriate learning environment for years 7 to 10 science and SOSE. It will see the demolition of the existing 50 year old facilities and the provision of four entitled science learning spaces and associated preparation areas. Their will also be five other learning spaces for ICT facilities.
The old facilities have progressively become inadequate for an enrolment of over 1400 students. Maintenance costs for plumbing and electrical works have become increasingly unsustainable. The new facilities will also free up maintenance money to be used elsewhere in the school.
For more than a decade, I have witnessed the impressive educational and infrastructure improvements at this great school. I have been proud to work with the Principal, Helen Jackson and her team to advance this and the previous Technology wing and Gymnasium projects.
We are building for the future and ensuring our children get modern buildings and a 21st Century education so they are equipped with the skills to get 21st Century jobs.
Congratulations to the staff leadership team, students, their families, general staff and the School Council who all deserve credit for encouraging and enabling better outcomes in student development. 
Christine, with Principal, Helen Jackson, and Deputy Principal Julie Atkinson,
are joined by students to celebrate the funding announcement