A Better Local School for South Barwon

A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will deliver upgrades at Belmont High School.  

We’ll invest $11.2 million to deliver the next stage of the school’s master plan, including a new health teaching space and staff centre. The funding will also support upgrades for the science, technology, engineering and maths building. 

This builds on the over $5.2 million we have already invested to make Belmont a great school for local families. 

Only a Labor Government will make sure local families have access to the best school facilities – supporting kids to do their best in the classroom. 

Since coming to government, we have invested more than $12.8 billion in building and upgrading schools in every corner of the state. 

We’re delivering on our commitment to build 100 new schools by 2026 with 75 already funded or opened and we’ve delivered more than 1,850 upgrades to schools since coming to government.  

That means thousands of students are learning in more modern classrooms, science labs and libraries and using better facilities at schools like gyms and sports grounds.  

And by building and upgrading schools across the state we’ve supported more than 17,400 jobs in construction alone. 

We’ve invested more in student mental health and wellbeing than any other jurisdiction in Australia, putting mental health workers into every government school.  

We’ve made sure every child has the chance to participate in the activities that make school fun, through the Camps Sports and Excursions Fund.  

And we’ve reformed the senior secondary school system, combining VCE and VCAL to create a single pathway – ensuring every young Victorian can get the education they need for the job they want. 

Quotes attributable to Premier Daniel Andrews 

“We’ll deliver these upgrades at Belmont High School because we know how critical it is to invest in local schools to provide the best environment possible for young Victorians to learn. 

“Victorian students deserve access to the best facilities and technology at school, no matter where they live.” 

Quotes attributable to the Minister for Education Natalie Hutchins   

“Our teachers do an amazing job educating Victorian students and that’s why we deliver so many new and upgraded classrooms and facilities at schools right across the state.” 

“We want our teachers and students to have what they need to succeed in the classroom.” 

Quotes attributable to the Member for South Barwon, Darren Cheeseman 

“Belmont High is a great local school with fantastic teachers, and it deserves classrooms to match. That’s why a re-elected Andrews Labor Government will deliver the next stage of the Belmont High School redevelopment so that kids in South Barwon can learn in world-class facilities.” 

“Whether it is upgrading existing schools or building new ones, the Andrews Labor Government is delivering for our regional communities.”