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The Catholic Leader, May 7, 2017
Regional - Townsville
Something
to sing
about: Stu-
dents sing-
ing at the
blessing at
the site of St
Benedict’s
Catholic
School.
Blessing for new St Benedict’s
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THE Catholic Leader
THE site of St Benedict’s Catholic School in
Townsville was blessed on April 19 to mark
the start of stage one of construction.
St Benedict’s Catholic School principal Penny Collins said
it was an important milestone for the school.
“Stage One will include nine classrooms, administration
block, canteen, sports area, technology space and learning
support,” she said.
“The new school will strive to foster an environment that
actively encourages student involvement in the learning
process.”
Jackson Semler will construct the multi-million-dollar
building, with construction due to be completed in December,
ready for the 2018 school year.
The Kindergarten-to-Year 6 school will boost education op-
portunities in Townsville’s northern suburbs.
Enrolments opened in February and first-round offers will
be made this month.
Ms Collins said the school had started the interview process.
“We have had a lot of interest in enrolment at St Ben-
edict’s,” she said.
“We are hoping for approximately 100-160 students in our
first year with the capacity to grow to 700 students eventu-
ally.”
Townsville Catholic Education is aiming for a 5 Green Star
rating in the design of the school, which will minimise the
environmental footprint and build a better future for the whole
community.
– Nancy Webb
Ready to
roll: Fr Dave
Lancini
blesses the
site of St
Benedict’s
Catholic
School in
Townsville.