Initial concept plans for the capital works at John Pirie Secondary School for their upgrade have been released.

Plans have been reviewed in line with the transition of year 7 into high school by 2022.

Among the upgrades being considered for John Pirie Secondary School are:

• extension and refurbishment of the Powerhouse Theatre to provide additional flexible performance and music learning spaces, with improved street presence and public entrance for school performances
• construction of 2 new middle school buildings with flexible general and serviced learning spaces, teacher preparation, withdrawal rooms and storage
• refurbished learning spaces to provide an improved inclusive education unit location incorporating a new special options class
• landscaping to new and refurbished areas
• a new car park with disability access parking
• demolition of ageing infrastructure.

These plans are subject to further consideration and may change.