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Ascot Vale Heights School

Location
1 Tasma St Ascot Vale 3032

Upgrade and Modernisation

  1. Start

    Q4 2020

  2. Planning

  3. Design

  4. Construction

  5. Finish

    Q1 2023

The above dates are forecast only and subject to change.

About the project

We refurbished the main building at the school. The upgrade provides fit-for-purpose, accessible spaces with defined junior and senior learning zones.

This school is part of the Flemington Education Plan. It aims to give the local community access to high-quality, seamless education while fostering positive health, wellbeing and the capacity to succeed. The plan connects 4 local schools across primary, secondary and specialist education, supporting them to share their individual expertise and resources.

Learn how education plans offer extra support for students to reach their full potential.

About the design

There were 3 key factors to the design:

  • activation and connectivity
  • adaptable and flexible learning spaces
  • a connection to nature.

We combined new window placements with internal planters to bring nature inside. We modified skylights and wall openings to bring in more sunlight, and we used natural materials such as timber and limewash finishes.

We delivered:

  • a new staff hub
  • a refurbished main entry and reception area
  • a new art room
  • a specialist library space
  • dedicated breakout spaces
  • a variety of teaching areas
  • wet areas for junior learning
  • a refurbished senior area with meeting room and kitchen
  • flexible walls that allow space for sensory withdrawal, or areas for individual or group work

We also replaced the ceiling, added new windows and a cleaner’s closet. We added open storage and library nooks to the corridors.

Funding

From the 2020–21 Infrastructure Planning and Acceleration fund, the school was allocated $430,000 in planning funding.

In the 2020–21 State Budget, the school received $3.87 million.

Funding type
Upgrade and Modernisation

Ascot Vale Heights School - indicative level one floor plan

Ascot Vale Heights School - indicative level one floor plan

This image shows the indicative level one floor plan for Ascot Vale Heights School.

    The plan shows indicative level one floor plan and marked up modernisations and upgrades in green include;

    • two senior learning zones
    • a kitchen
    • meeting space
    • senior breakout area
    • a staff office
    • specialist library
    • an art room
    • and 2 boy's bathrooms

    At the bottom of the image, it says Ascot Vale Heights School indicative level one floor plan

    Download Ascot Vale Heights School - indicative level one floor plan

    Ascot Vale Heights School - indicative ground floor plan

    Ascot Vale Heights School - indicative ground floor plan
    Ascot Vale Heights School - indicative ground floor plan

    This image shows the indicative ground floor plan for Ascot Vale Heights School.

    The plan shows indicative ground floor plan and marked up modernisations and upgrades in green include;

    • main entry and reception area
    • a female and separate male staff bathroom
    • 8 senior learning zones
    • 2 boy's bathrooms
    • a learning street
    • circulation space
    • a cleaners room
    • and a DDA (Disability Discrimination Act compliant) toilet

    At the bottom of the image, it says Ascot Vale Heights School indicative ground floor plan

    Download Ascot Vale Heights School - indicative ground floor plan

    Planned Maintenance Program

    1. Start

      Q4 2018

    2. Planning

    3. Design

    4. Construction

    5. Finish

      Q2 2020

    The above dates are forecast only and subject to change.

    About the project

    We installed 2 lifts, several ramps and refurbished stairs and bathrooms.

    The Planned Maintenance Program funds schools to upgrade buildings and infrastructure in the poorest condition.

    This school is part of the Flemington Education Plan. Its vision is to give the local community high-quality, seamless education from birth. This will foster positive health and wellbeing and the capacity to succeed.

    Learn more about how the plan is transforming local education for Flemington.

    Learn how education plans offer extra support for students to reach their full potential.

    Funding

    In the 2018–19 Planned Maintenance Funding announcement, the school received $1.025 million

    Funding type
    Planned Maintenance Program

    Reviewed 22 June 2023

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