Education Minister Tony Buti’s visit marks start of upgrades for Albany Senior High School

Education Minister Dr Tony Buti dropped by Albany Senior High School on Monday afternoon to mark the start of a $9.9m upgrade to the school’s facilities. The upgrades include the construction of a new double-storey classroom block that will accommodate about 200 students. The block will feature an upper-level link to existing buildings and include a new English and mathematics classroom block, a repurposed STEM laboratory, 3D printer room and an improved administration block. Dr Buti said it was especially important for older schools to have state-of-the-art facilities. “As an older school, these upgrades are something ASHS very much need that hopefully will blend in well with the style of the building,” he said. “A marriage of the traditional, charming old architecture with modern new facilities for generations of students to enjoy.” ASHS has been in operation since 1918 and at its current site in Mt Clarence since 1925. ASHS board chair Natalie Jarvis said the developments were only part of the “massive plan” the school board had been working towards over recent years. “We’re aiming for facilities upgrades for the entire school,” she said. “We’re trying to make sure that we have the best education for public school students here in Albany and continue to grow and develop with our school’s needs.” The construction fulfils a 2021 election commitment made by the State Government for additions and refurbishments to the school. Completion is anticipated for mid next year.