The “long overdue” upgrade of one of western Sydney’s most overcrowded schools has finally begun.
The NSW Government has officially turned the sod on upgrades for Girraween Public School, which will see 38 demountable classrooms on the site replaced with new, fit for purpose permanent classrooms.
Currently, three-quarters of the school’s classrooms are in demountables.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Western Sydney Prue Car said the project follows “broken promises” from the former Government, who originally announced the upgrades back in 2017.
“We are rebuilding public education in NSW after 12 years of neglect and broken promises by the former Liberal National Government, who committed to upgrade Girraween Public School in 2017 but did nothing to progress it,” she said.
“Students and staff at Girraween Public School were left to teach and learn in ageing demountables that became a permanent fixture under the Liberals and Nationals.
“These new facilities will provide the modern learning tools to help develop students’ skills and set them up for academic success, and I look forward to seeing them complete in 2026.”
Other upgrades slated for the local school include an extended and refurbished school hall, extensions to the covered outdoor learning area and the library, a refurbished school carpark with improved access, new and upgraded amenities, as well as new landscaping and play areas.
Member for Prospect Hugh McDermott said the upgraded facilities will be delivered where they are needed most.
“We know that well designed schools and classrooms can have far-reaching benefits for both staff and student performance, recruitment and retention,” he added.
“Western Sydney is growing at a rapid rate and these new facilities will future-proof Girraween Public School as a modern, flexible and comprehensive public school offering for families in this community for generations to come.”
The upgrade will be delivered in two stages, with students and staff expected to begin learning in the new fit-for-purpose classrooms by day one, term one, 2026.
All upgrade works, including the removal of demountables, are due to be complete later in the same year.
Girraween Public School Principal Jodi Warner said she’s thankful the NSW Government is helping to deliver the upgraded facilities the students and staff deserve.
“These new facilities will provide a modern learning environment for students in our community now and into the future,” she said.
“I look forward to seeing construction take shape, and I cannot wait to see the finished product in the not-too-distant future.”
Ellie Busby is a news reporter for Western Sydney Publishing Group. A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and Western Sydney University, she is a journalism Major. Ellie has worked with Universal Media, The Cova Project and for a range of other organisations. In 2024, Ellie was named Young Writer of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.