ONE year since Lesmurdie Primary School completed its major redevelopment, principal Louise Armstrong says she’s looking forward to the upgrades planned for 2025.

Mrs Armstrong said the early childhood area will be the focus this year.

“We were given a lovely big shade structure and sandpits but nothing else,” she said.

“The early childhood, that’s kindy, pre-primary, they have no climbing equipment.

“So that’s what we’re hoping to improve this year.”

Mrs Armstrong said she is grateful for the pro-active P&C who were able to get funding commitments from both major political parties.

“So, there’s been a promise of funds from the local government, and then the P&C will contribute, and the school will contribute, and together we should have a good amount of money to make improvements.”

The school underwent construction for two years and was completed at the end of 2023.

Mrs Armstrong described this period as a disruptive time for the school, but she said staff and students were adaptable to the changes.

“We survived the build, but it was challenging.”

With students and staff now settled into the redeveloped school, Mrs Armstrong said it can now focus on its core business of teaching and learning.

“I think everybody’s just a little calmer now.

“So, this year we’re just focused on our core business.”