Facilities

ANNUAL REPORT – FACILITIES SUB COMMITTEEE

In 2025, the Facilities Sub-Committee progressed a range of projects to ensure our buildings and grounds continue to meet the health and safety standards of our school community. Thank you to Chellee Plumb, Oliver Johnson, Bianca Baker-Smith and Adi Raddi for their contributions, and a special acknowledgement to Helen Georgitsopoulos and Ledam Nguyen for coordinating quotes, engaging contractors and overseeing budgets and payments.

Key works completed this year included plastering and painting in the main building and Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden (SAKG) space, a full refresh of the portables to establish a junior learning hub (new carpet, internal and external painting, new pin boards and classroom furniture), installation of shade over the senior playground, sanding and relining of the school hall floor, replacement of an upstairs window in the main building, repairs to underground water leaks, roof and gutter cleaning, rainwater tank cleaning, irrigation for the SAKG garden beds, installation of safety barrier netting behind the junior football goals, construction of a new retaining wall and pathway behind the portables to address water seepage, and installation of two junior netball posts.

Looking ahead to 2026, the committee has identified shading of the basketball court as a priority project. An architect has been appointed to support planning and assist with the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) process. The committee will also investigate additional measures to support the health and safety of students with allergies participating in the SAKG program, including the possible installation of a commercial dishwasher and scheduled deep cleaning. In addition, Murrumbeena Primary School Council will encourage school community members to advocate for state government support and funding for a new full-sized school hall. With a state election this year and increased housing density planned for parts of Murrumbeena, projected growth in enrolments reinforces the importance of ongoing discussions with government to ensure our students continue to learn in well-resourced, high-quality facilities.