Tuesday, 5 May 2026

 Anthony CIANFLONE (Pascoe Vale) presented a petition bearing 1050 signatures:

Issue:

This petition of residents in Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Assembly to the Concept-Master Plan, developed by the Merri-bek Primary School (MPS) community to inform its future capital needs and improvements.

MPS is a vibrant school community of around 380 students and 43 staff, supporting a diverse, inclusive and growing community in Coburg. The school’s experiencing increasing enrolment demand which requires new and fit-for-purpose facilities to support current and future students, teachers, staff and families.

That’s why MPS developed a Concept-Master Plan, following more than 18 months of extensive consultation with the whole school community, outlining the future infrastructure, facilities and resource needs of the school.

MPS’s Concept-Master Plan provides for a staged approach to delivering these upgrades, including: Stage 1) replacement of the current playing surface with an environmentally friendly, resilient and versatile option; Stage 2) construction of a new covered outdoor learning area (COLA) and canopy to accommodate all-weather activities and whole-school assemblies; Stage 3) creation of new ‘in-between’ and outdoor learning spaces with increased greenery and landscaping to support wellbeing and inclusivity; and Stage 4) development of an upper terrace to support neurodiverse students through inclusive learning environments.

Action:

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Assembly calls on the Victorian Government to provide funding towards the delivery of Merri-bek Primary School’s Concept-Master Plan.

Ordered that petition be considered tomorrow.