Initial concept plans for the capital works at Underdale High 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 Underdale High School are:

• new performing arts building combining music and drama areas, performance space for 150 people with partially retractable seating. It will also include a canteen and classrooms
• new 2 storey administrative building adjacent to student services
• an upgrade of the main school entry and refurbishment of reception, administrative areas, staff room and amenities
• refurbishment of general learning areas, including a textiles space
• refurbishment to create four science laboratories and general learning areas with teacher preparation, breakout spaces and a uniform shop
• refurbishment of the home economics building and the technology building
• an extension to the gymnasium to house specialist performance equipment
• an extension and reconfiguring of the automotive building to accommodate metal work
• demolition of ageing infrastructure.

These plans are subject to further consideration and may change.