Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Carers and Volunteers) (10:07): Earlier this month I was thrilled to announce that three terrific schools in my electorate will receive funding through the Catholic stream of the Allan Labor government’s Building Fund for Non-Government Schools.

Kolbe Catholic College is receiving $6 million for the construction of stage 2 of their Mickleham campus, which includes a learning neighbourhood, 16 general learning areas, a performing arts centre, five specialist learning spaces, multipurpose spaces, four modular general learning areas, landscaping and car parking. Holy Cross Catholic Primary School in Mickleham is also receiving $6 million, for the construction of a senior school learning building, which will include six general learning areas, flexible learning spaces, breakout areas and landscaping works. Oscar Romero Catholic Primary School in Craigieburn will receive $3.6 million for the construction of eight modular general learning areas and other associated works.

With more than one in three Victorian students studying at a Catholic or independent school, this program is incredibly important in ensuring that local students get the very best education possible in the best facilities.