College Master Plan

STEAM centre Mandurah Baptist College

The Master Plan will provide new and improved learning spaces and facilities to enhance the learning opportunities and outcomes for all of our students from Pre Kindergarten to Year 12. 

Stage 1 – complete

Stage 1 of the Master Plan encompassed the building of a new Early Learning Centre and Nature Playground. Comprising of nine purpose-built Early Learning classrooms and a custom designed playground to incorporate play-based learning, the centre was completed and opened in early 2020.  

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Early Learning Centre classroom
Swing in Nature Playground

Stage 2 – complete

Stage 2 of the Master Plan delivered a state-of-the-art STEAM Centre providing our students with outstanding integrated and collaborative learning spaces that encompass Science, Technology, Engineering, The Arts and Mathematics. Stage 2 opened in Semester 2 2022 and has also included extensive refurbishments to the adjoining Lakes Theatre building, including new dedicated spaces for Dance, Drama and Music. 

Stage 3 – complete

Stage 3 included an expansion of the car park on the southern end of the College’s site, an access road around the College’s boundary and new outdoor sports facilities, including a full size soccer pitch and two new multi-purpose outdoor courts.

Stage 4 – complete

Stage 4 included a new GLA (General Learning Area) block in the Secondary School, comprised of eight classrooms, extensive break-out spaces, staff offices and new, modern toilet facilities for students. It also included a new Grounds and Maintenance Centre and two under cover multipurpose courts.   

Future stages

Subsequent Master Plan stages will deliver additional classrooms, upgraded and improved Primary School activity areas, a new Library for both Primary and Secondary students, a College café, uniform shop, and a new Administrative Centre. 

FAQs

Does the Master Plan build mean there are more student spaces available? 

The Master Plan has allowed the Primary School to extend to three streams throughout; it has also allowed the Secondary School to increase from four to five streams which commenced with Year 7 in 2025.

Are there any more buildings to come in the master plan?

Yes! There are further stages of the Master Plan planned, including a new Administration and Student Services and combined PK-12 Library Block, as well as additional upgrades to various learning spaces across the College. 

Will all these new buildings increase my school fees? 

School fees are not directly linked to capital expenditure and are set by the Board after an extensive review process which takes into consideration a wide range of factors each year. 

What is the timeline for the completion of the Master Plan build? 

Stages 1 to 4 are now complete, and Stage 5 is currently being considered.

Will the building disrupt my child’s learning? 

Any disruption will be kept to a minimum. There will be some unavoidable noise, however.