“What magnificence!” – new gym officially opened
Member for Bass Jordan Crugnale declared Cowes Primary's brand new $5.5 million gymnasium officially open.
There was plenty to cheer about at Cowes Primary this week.
Member for Bass Jordan Crugnale (front left) had just declared the school’s brand new $5.5 million gymnasium officially open, in front of hundreds of excited young students, teachers, and community members who joined in the celebrations.
Ms Crugnale described the facility as one of the best gymnasiums she has ever seen, and said she was thrilled to have been part of the journey over the last three years which saw the school’s vision for the facility become a reality.
“What magnificence … this competition grade shared community gym is awe inspiring and an absolute asset for the students, staff, the school community and for Phillip Island,” Ms Crugnale said.
“What an honour to join in official celebrations, and be welcomed by principal Rod McKenzie and school captains Lily Carville and Brydon Marshall.”
Ms Crugnale expressed “a massive heartfelt thank you” to everyone involved and made special mention of past School Council president Brendan Cashman, who started this journey with Rod McKenzie back in 2018, and school council president Carly O’Brien.
“This school deserves the best facilities and learning environments to match the dedication, care and energy of the teaching and support staff,” she commented.
Principal Rod McKenzie said that the gym was certainly worth the wait, and makes Cowes Primary one of the best resourced primary schools in Victoria, with the old gymnasium now transformed into a brand new arts centre, and a dedicated STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) facility.
Full coverage of the opening of this important new facility which took place on our deadline, will appear in next week’s edition.
