Pascoe Vale Primary School is home to a fine example of neo-classical school design, a two-storey building by the Chief Architect of the Victorian Public Works Department (1922-1929), E. Evan Smith. This building is listed by Heritage Council Victoria as ‘Significant’.
Our extension, which houses teaching and administration staff, continues the existing building’s masonry language and fine brick articulation. Internal modifications to the existing building support innovation in teaching practice and a provision for 21st century learning environments, with a series of break out and ancillary teaching spaces. The new extension and the refurbished classrooms are accessed through a new entry and foyer that has been designed to be both welcoming and accessible, supporting the development of strong connections between the school, parents, and the broader Pascoe Vale community.
From the outset, extensive stakeholder consultation occurred at regular intervals to ensure all key stakeholders had the opportunity for review and input. Stakeholder consultation was facilitated through planning subcommittee and project control group meetings, student activities, staff workshops and communication with the local community. Teaching strategies were discussed at length to develop a design that reflected the school’s pedagogy, teaching and learning aspirations and functional requirements.