Principal

Welcome back to Term 2 and I hope you all had the opportunity to share special family time over the recent break.  It has been delightful to see the excitement of students as they returned.

As the 12-month anniversary of our Ground Breaking Ceremony for the refurbishment of Barbara Sutton Hall approaches, it is evident that substantial progress has been made, with the project now entering its final stages. We remain on schedule for an opening in Term 3 and look forward to hosting numerous events in our newly renovated signature venue.

Major enhancements have been completed within the new rehearsal and performance areas, alongside the enclosure of spaces that were previously external to the building, resulting in a more cohesive and interconnected interior. While we await the delivery of certain internal finishing materials, I am pleased to confirm they are on schedule and currently in transit.

Recent milestones include

• Installation of the lift and compliance testing has been scheduled ahead of its commissioning for use.
• Acoustic panelling on Level 1 is now complete.
• Carpet installation in the auditorium has been finalised in preparation for the fixed seating.
• The timber floor in the auditorium has been fully restored to an ‘as-new’ condition.
• The first set of windows has been fitted on the newly constructed southern façade.
• Joinery works (storage and cabinetry) are currently in progress.
• Painting and other finishing trades have commenced as the project enters its final stages.

Last term we shared our latest construction time-lapse video, showcasing the transformation from late 2025 to early 2026.  For those who have not yet had the opportunity to view this, I have included the link below.