Cherrybrook High School’s $10m upgrade complete

CHERRYBROOK Technology High School teachers have had a challenge on their hand after its $10 million upgrade.

School captains Elizabeth Miezis and Daniel Monteiro in front of the new building. Picture: Angelo Velardo

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CHERRYBROOK Technology High School teachers have had a challenge on their hands after its $10 million upgrade.

“We had to delay class for 20 minutes because we couldn’t get the students out of the classrooms,” head administration teacher Matthew Fisher said.

“They were blown away with the facilities we now have.”

The contemporary classrooms replace 41 demountables. Picture: Angelo Velardo

From a State Government grant, the school now has creative arts and general learning spaces, refurbished science classrooms, a staffroom and upgraded basketball courts.

Each of the 27 classrooms in the new J Block building have writeable desktops, meaning students can use their desks as whiteboards, and an 86-inch interactive touch screen.

The school has 2000 students and was running at 110 per cent capacity. Picture: Angelo Velardo

J Block also has three visual arts classrooms, a kiln room and multimedia workshop

Before the project, the school had 41 demountable buildings, more than any other school in NSW, and operated at 110 per cent capacity.

“The facilities we had just weren’t appropriate for the number of students we have and we’ve created a better learning environment for everyone,” Mr Fisher said.

The basketball courts are a drawcard at Cherrybrook Technology High School. Picture: Angelo Velardo

Some inspirational words to take in while rushing to class. Picture: Angelo Velardo

The school has 2000 students despite being originally built for just 900.

School captain Daniel Monteiro welcomed the changes.

“It’s a lot more open, it

feels less like you’re stuck in a classroom,” he said.

Fellow school captain Elizabeth Miezis also gave the changes the thumbs-up.

“The practical lessons are a lot more engaging because the

teachers can walk around and you can see exactly what they’re doing,” she said.