Hillcrest Christian College: Gold Coast school’s $5m upgrade amid bullying, staff controversies
Students at a popular Gold Coast college will be greeted by a major $5m facelift of their school when class returns
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STUDENTS at a popular Gold Coast college will be greeted by a major $5m facelift of their school when class returns.
After a tumultuous 2019 due to ongoing staffing woes and bullying allegations Hillcrest Christian College at Reedy Creek will be kicking off the year in new brighter surroundings.
The $5 million plus in improvement and refurbishment works underway at Hillcrest over the next six months include a full refurbishment of all Grade 3 and 4 classrooms, a new open plan learning precinct for students in Grade 7 and 8 and a huge 2000 sqm outdoor learning area and a new outdoor Hub (canteen).
The works will also see the refurbishment of the Junior Learning Centre Library, and the current library.
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A new twin court basketball stadium and undercover outdoor amphitheatre for 150 students will also get students outside.
Executive Head of College, Mr Jeff Davis said that the expenditure brought the value of new building, renovation and carparking works since 2015 to nearly $20 million.
Mr Davis said that the renovations would welcome back record student numbers at Hillcrest.
“Since day one, my mission has been to modernise College facilities in order to prepare students for the jobs of the future.
“This will further enhance the learning environment and experience,” he said.
The work has been undertaken by Varsity Lakes-based Hennessy Building Projects and Palm Beach architect R.H. Frankland.
Originally published as Hillcrest Christian College: Gold Coast school’s $5m upgrade amid bullying, staff controversies
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