High School for Coburg |
High School for Coburg is a group of concerned parents, families, teachers, residents, grandparents, Principals, organisations, politicians, associations and Councillors who want the re-instatement of a high school for the community.
Why do we need a new school now?
Coburg and surrounding areas, including North, East and West Coburg, West Preston, Pascoe Vale and Pascoe Vale South, are a 'Big Black Hole' as far as secondary schools are concerned:
-:- there are 22 primary schools in the area, but not one open-entry Secondary School,
-:- children graduating from primary schools are being split up into many different secondary schools,
-:- children are being forced to travel long distances to go to secondary schools too far away,
-:- families are moving away from the Coburg area to access secondary education for their children,
-:- the Moreland Community Survey showed 'lack of schools' was number 5 of the top 10 issues,
-:- all the government and planning statistics confirm that there is huge growth in the number of children in our area and the rate of increase is expected to rise,
-:- the 'Coburg 2020' plan says there will be 3000 new homes in the area (not counting Kodak and Pentridge developments),
-:- Coburg and Pentridge developments are bringing many new families to the area,
-:- there has been a 20% increase in birthrate across the city of Moreland,
-:- a secondary school is essential social infrastructure for the $1 billion Coburg Initiative. Local schools attract and keeps families in the area, increase liveability and therefore economic investment in the area,
-:- the family-school connection is the greatest lever for good outcomes that benefit all - this cannot happen when secondary schools aren't local. A local school would be community hub - being available for community functions and the school could use existing community sports facilities etc. It would help build, maintain and sustain the local community
Parents and concerned individuals
To succeed in having a secondary school re-established in the area, we need to hear from as many of you as possible.
Sign our petition here www.highschoolforcoburg.org
Write to your local politicians and the Minister for Education Bronwyn Pike and let her know how you value a local school for your children's future.
Sign up to our newsletter here www.highschoolforcoburg.org
Please visit www.highschoolforcoburg.org for more information or email us at highschool4coburg@gmail.com
You can find us on Facebook. Becoming a fan on Facebook is a great way to receive information updates and to join the conversation.
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