Raising funds for vital upgrade
The approach being taken by the school is to construct contemporary, state of the art learning spaces to meet not only the current needs of students and staff, but for decades to come.
The Moriah College Foundation has launched its first major capital appeal in 13 years, to raise funds for a pivotal redevelopment project that will replace the college’s high school buildings that were built in the 1980s, with modern, multi-purpose, and digital-ready facilities.
Rather than making costly repairs to those buildings, the approach being taken by the school is to construct contemporary, state of the art learning spaces to meet not only the current needs of students and staff, but for decades to come.
Key components of the proposed redevelopment include a spacious, two-storey digitally-enabled new library, 16 smart technology-fitted classrooms, a new eight-lab science centre, a new visual arts centre, a new design technology centre, a multi-purpose hall, and new staff faculty areas.
The proposal includes a new school entrance on the Baronga Avenue side.
It also will result in – through the positioning and size of the new buildings – a doubling of existing green space, in which an avenue of trees, and four additional central lawns, will feature.
Another benefit of the proposed major upgrade is to allow for increased student enrolment capacity, if that is required in the future.
Capital appeal co-chairs Judy Lowy and Stephen Jankelowitz said Moriah College’s new principal, and its board, in planning ahead, are focused on academic excellence, positive culture and Jewish education and values.
“It is incumbent upon us all to be ahead of the curve, not behind it, in supporting the advancement of Moriah College,” they said.
“And to deliver modern facilities for our students, that will give them all the opportunities of a leading private school.”
College principal Mira Hasofer said, “We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to align the physical and the pedagogical.
“Our future requires an environment where educators can address diverse learning styles, where students take pride in their Jewish identity and accomplishments, and where they are equipped to thrive and prepare themselves to function in a constantly changing world,” she said.
“This is more than just a building project – it’s a testament to the enduring spirit of the Moriah community, and the school’s commitment to providing the best possible education and opportunities, for generations to come.”
The capital appeal campaign will culminate with a major event planned for September 24.
For more information, visit riseupmoriah.org.au
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