Willyama High School students reunited at temporary school
Release date: 30 April 2024
Students from Willyama High School have reunited at a temporary school for the beginning of Term 2, as planning for the full rebuild of their school gets underway.
The temporary Willyama High School site will provide students with access to specialist and subject-specific facilities, including a wellbeing hub, a dedicated library, 17 general learning classrooms, a senior study area, four supported learning classrooms, art rooms, music rooms, a dance studio, food technology rooms, two science labs, metalwork/woodwork rooms, staffrooms, an administration office, and bathrooms, including accessible bathrooms.
Students will share access to some of Broken Hill High School’s facilities for learning and physical activity.
After a mould outbreak was discovered at Willyama High School during the summer school holidays, temporary, face-to-face learning arrangements were quickly put in place for the students of Willyama, while the temporary school delivered by the NSW Labor Government.
The Government acted swiftly to engage an independent hygienist to assess the outbreak, quickly determining the community would require a new school after receiving expert advice.
The temporary high school has been installed next to Broken Hill High School throughout Term 1, while students learned at neighbouring schools in Broken Hill.
The NSW Labor Government has committed to a full rebuild of Willyama High School, with planning underway.
Community consultation in Broken Hill is also underway, and those wanting to participate can register here.
Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said:
“We are committed to a full rebuild of Willyama High School, a school that plays an important role in Broken Hill’s educational future.
“In the meantime, we are ensuring all Willyama students can access high-quality learning in one place, with all the resources they need.
“I hope the students and teachers from Willyama enjoy being reunited as a school community, and I want to thank the Broken Hill High School, Morgan Street Public School and Broken Hill North Public School communities community for accommodating their fellow students.”
Minister for Western New South Wales Tara Moriarty said:
“It is fantastic to see students from Willyama reunited as one school group for the beginning of Term 2.
“The NSW Labor Government is committed to delivering a new Willyama High School for the community of Broken Hill, and we will keep the community updated with how planning is progressing.”
Member of the Legislative Council Stephen Lawrence said:
“This temporary school will give Willyama High School students the opportunity to learn as one school community while the NSW Labor Government rebuilds their school.
“These temporary facilities have everything needed to cater for Willyama High School students, and will ensure there is little impact from construction while the Government gets on with the job.”
