General News
13 March, 2026
New refurbishments unveiled
CAMPERDOWN College unveiled finalised renovations last Thursday with a special opening ceremony held at the junior campus.
The opening saw a strong crowd of past and present students, past and present staff, families and community members attending to show off the completed renovations, which have been in progress for a number of years.
Principal Vicki Angus said the refurbishment had been self-funded by the school, which was made possible by the work of past principals and members of the school council.
“Their long-term planning has enabled us to provide outstanding facilities for today’s students while honouring the generations who came before them,” she said.
“We acknowledge their commitment with deep gratitude.
“I would like to extend our sincere thanks to past principals Cherie Kilpatrick and Xavier Davis, school council presidents Darren Maskell, Jane Bennett and Luke Webb, assistant principals Clare Monk and Jacinta Tolland, business managers Mardi Johnson and Trish Gibson and all school councillors who walked this journey with dedication and belief in what our junior campus could become.”
Works included removing walls to expand the Year Three-Four learning space, creating a dedicated library and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) area and the widening of corridors.
The main building of the school has seen classrooms repainted, new carpet laid, updated furniture added and a new office area created.
Additionally, new staff toilets, a sick bay, a nurture room, additional office spaces and more storage spaces were added as part of the redevelopment.
“The redeveloped outdoor area has transformed the entrance to our campus into a warm and welcoming space for students, staff and families, while thoughtfully reflecting elements of our local geography and history,” Mrs Angus said.
“Approximately eight years ago, we became increasingly aware that visitors often struggled to find our reception area.
“Various designs were considered, yet departmental and financial constraints proved too great at the time.
“In 2022, we were privileged to work with the talented architect Ben Hornsey from James Dean and Associates to redevelop the student toilet block and storage area.
“Through that collaboration, we found a wonderful connection and later engaged him to lead the redesign of the main building.
“His patience, creativity and guidance throughout the design phase have resulted in the exceptional spaces you see before you.”
Mrs Angus also extended her gratitude towards Bowden Corp, who were responsible for the office redevelopment.
“Through the leadership of Rick Dolphin and project manager and proud past student Jake Dowell, this vision came to life before our eyes,” she said.
“We sincerely thank them and their team for their flexibility, professionalism, craftsmanship and commitment to excellence.
“In addition to the office area, the Year Three-Four learning area and library redevelopment was led by another Camperdown College alumni, Brad Hillman.
“We thank Mr Hillman for his adaptability, willingness to work to tight timelines and outstanding tradesmanship.”
A cairn, which is a mound of rough stones created to serve as memorial or landmark, was unveiled as part of the ceremony to celebrate the history of the school.
Members of the Hillman and Lucas families – whose ties with the school span five generations – unveiled the memorial plaque alongside the cairn.
Mrs Angus thanked the students and staff for their patience and flexibility during the construction phase.
“Throughout the disruptions – the moving, shifting and adapting to new spaces – they showed remarkable resilience, flexibility and positivity,” she said.
“I think they would all agree that the result has made it more than worthwhile.
“We celebrate not just refurbished buildings, but a renewed commitment to providing the very best environment for teaching and learning – now and for generations to come.”
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