The school’s administration block was in desperate need of a revamp, with the state government coming to the party earlier this year to help fund the project. 

Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli was on hand at the school in March to announce PPS had been successful in $200,000 to upgrade the tired administration building. 

Prior to the facelift, the block hadn’t changed since the school was opened in 1971. 

It had spacing of just 13.5 square metres, compared to the standard requirement of 68sqm. 

Now the building is fresh, roomy and looking the goods, according to Parkview Public principal Travis Irvin. 

“It’s a massive improvement,” he said. 

“We had reduced capacity in the building at the end of term two when the work started and then during the school holidays no capacity. 

“For us to be functional in here on the first day of term three was fantastic. 

“It’s significantly better and definitely brings us more in line with the standard you see at other schools.”

The building now has a larger and more open administration area, bigger office space for staff and a room for the school’s counsellor. 

Originally the area was also home to a classroom, which has now been moved to a new demountable facility that has been set up at the school. 

Mr Irvin said feedback on the changes had been nothing short of positive. 

“Everyone from staff and parents to the community seem really happy with it,” he said.

“It allows our staff, particularly those in administration, to work under better conditions, which was our main priority. 

“It was something that had been in the pipeline for a long time. We were ready to go, but we just needed approval for that funding.”

The school has also completed a new basketball and netball court area that students have been actively using. Funding for that project was also contributed by the government and was matched dollar-for-dollar by the school’s P&C.

“The old council courts near the school are looking pretty dilapidated, so it’s great for us to be able to have this facility,” Mr Irvin said. 

“It completes the other sporting facilities we have at the school. Our P&C should be commended for their hard work.”

Mr Irvin said the school had significantly enhanced many of its areas in the past five years, including the construction of a new hall, the refurbishment of the canteen, the creation of technology lab and more. 

“All of these things assist with the development of students,” he said.