Work has started on an expansion of a Sunshine Coast school that supports disengaged students.
The soil was turned at the Kairos Community College at Caloundra, where leading-edge learning spaces and wellbeing facilities will be built.
A ceremony was held at the Lewis Street school and attended by federal MP Andrew Wallace, Sunshine Coast mayor Rosanna Natoli, councillors Terry Landsberg and Tim Burns, executive principal Tony Andrews and members of the school community.
A Welcome to Country, by Undumbi Culture representative Mack Muckan, was followed by speeches from Cr Natoli and Mr Andrews.
Mr Andrews said it was important to provide tailored educational programs and enhanced support to students who have faced significant challenges.
“The ceremony signifies more than just the beginning of construction, it represents the building of futures,” he said.
“These new state-of-the-art learning spaces and wellbeing facilities will enable us to expand our reach and provide even greater opportunities for our students to achieve their Queensland Certificate of Education and thrive.”
“We are incredibly grateful for the support of our community and partners in making this expansion a reality.
“This development reinforces our dedication to providing a safe and nurturing environment, where every student feels valued and empowered.”
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Kairos Community College, which has maintained a 100 per cent QCE attainment rate for its students, has a holistic approach that combines academic achievement with wellbeing support.
It is a non-profit school that provides tailored educational programs for Year 10-12 students who are disengaged from mainstream education.
The college focuses on a sense of belonging that empowers students to achieve their educational goals and transition to further education, training, or employment.
There are campuses at Caloundra and Deception Bay.
