St Stephen’s School’s Carramar campus is set to get a new 240-seat black box theatre as part of a $9.4 million redevelopment of its technology hub.
The major refurbishment project will also deliver a new exhibition space, specialist music and drama classrooms and upgraded hospitality facilities.
A facelift of the existing canteen is planned to create a contemporary cafe-style space featuring indoor eating and barista training facilities.
The multimillion-dollar redevelopment of the private school, which is run by the Uniting Church, was approved by the State’s Metro Outer Development Assessment Panel last week.
Principal Donella Beare said the approval was an exciting step forward for the major project as the school celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.
Camera IconAn artist’s impression of the planned redevelopment of the school’s technology hub and canteen facilities. Credit: Supplied
“This redevelopment reflects the school’s commitment to ensuring our students have contemporary spaces in which to create, perform, collaborate and explore their passions,” Mrs Beare said.
The new facilities will be created within the existing technology hub footprint, which was originally built when the school opened in 2001.
St Stephen’s School has campuses in Carramar and Duncraig, as well as an early learning centre in Padbury.
The Carramar campus, which educates about 1200 students, is technically located in Tapping between Clarkson Avenue and St Stephens Crescent.
Camera IconThe redevelopment is planned for the existing technology hub, which is in the north-west portion of the campus. Credit: Google Earth
Camera IconSt Stephen’s School Carramar pictured shortly after opening in 2001. Credit: Google Earth
The co-educational school has students from pre-kindergarten to Year 12, and students across all year levels expected to benefit from the new facilities.
According to the approved plans, the redevelopment does not seek to increase student enrolments or expand the school’s approved capacity.
Construction on the project is scheduled to start at the end of 2026 and continue throughout 2027.