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[Member for Fraser, Andrew Leigh] G'day Chris, welcome. good to see you,
[Senator Chris Evans] Good to see you.
Can I introduce you to Sue Jose, the Principal.
[Andrew Leigh] Chris Evans.
[Sue Jose] How are you?
[Senator Chris Evans] Nice to meet you.
[Voiceover]
Based in Canberra's north western suburbs, Gold Creek Primary School decided to directly involve parents, teachers and students in helping to design its $3.6 million project funded under the Building the Education Revolution. The largest school modernisation program in Australia's history.

Asked for their opinion, the school community said the project should meet a diverse range of multisensory needs, allowing students to either interact with the environment or to play undercover.

As a model for other schools, the new facilities would have to be environmentally sustainable, offering regular classrooms as well as space for propagating and potting plants.

Consistent with this environmental approach, the works would have to provide space for an orchard and garden beds, while allowing students to learn about sustainable gardening using rainwater, composting and mulch.

The North-facing structure should include photovoltaic cells for the generation of solar power, have large, usable storerooms, an office, wall and roof insulation and - using the same principles of the traditional Australian homestead - feature high ceilings and wide verandas to aid with heating and cooling.

External features like raised garden beds and compost bins should also be a permanent feature, complementing the new facilities.

The involvement of the school community in these planning decisions has resulted in a unique building. One which not only blends-in with the school's existing facilities but one which will meet the school community's diverse needs and look good for years to come.

[Sure Jose] And I'm absolutely delighted to demonstrate this morning that these requests have all been delivered.

[Minister Andrew Barr]
It's terrific to hear Sue outline exactly what the school community wanted out of this project and I'm really thrilled that we've been able to, in partnership with the Federal Government, deliver an outcome that meets the specific needs of this community, here at Gold Creek.

[Senator Chris Evans]
This investment has allowed schools go beyond and do some great things. The creativity about the environmental aspects is fantastic
And the best feedback on that is not to look at the buildings but the enthusiasm the kids have for showing us around. Clearly they're getting the benefit of those facilities reflected in their learning and their enthusiasm for learning.

It's great to see the building the education revolution program is really delivering results and if you go to schools around Australia you get the same feedback. People appreciate what's occurred and you're seeing really positive results.

[Students together]
Because helping the environment is easy.