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Croydon Special Developmental School
Sonja TERPSTRA (North-Eastern Metropolitan) (13:48): Society is judged by how we look after our most vulnerable, so I could not hold back the tears last week when I got to officially open a once-in-a-generation $11.747 million transformation at Croydon Special Developmental School, a game changer for these very deserving students. Croydon SDS was officially opened by Joan Kirner back in 1985 and had not had significant upgrades and investments to it until now. From a brand new warm-water hydrotherapy pool and a new gym where the students can undertake occupational therapy to a modern library and upgraded administration spaces, this investment will open doors and spark potential for many years to come. I want to thank the school captains Declan and Jamie, students, teachers and parents for their amazing support and love for this very special and deserving school community. It takes a village, and it was a beautiful thing to see everyone so proud of these significant upgrades to this very special school, knowing the difference it will make to the lives of students who attend Croydon Special Developmental School.