Facilities at the Australian Islamic Centre College (AIC) in Newport will receive an upgrade thanks to a $2.5 million funding grant awarded by the state government.
Richmond premiership player and Newport local Bachar Houli joined Williamstown MP Melissa Horne, Education Minister Ben Carroll, and Hobsons Bay deputy mayor Rayane Hawli at AIC on Friday to announce the grant awarded through the state government’s Building Fund for Non-Government Schools.
The funding grant will pay for the construction of seven new classrooms at AIC to cater for the school’s growing enrolment.
A boardroom and a new staffroom for teachers and school staff will also be built.
“The Australian Islamic College is the heart of the Muslim community in Newport and surrounds,” said Ms Horne in announcing the funding grant.
“ It is wonderful to be able to support the teachers and students as this school continues to grow and provide excellent education opportunities for local families.”
AIC is one of five Islamic schools to receive grants from the non-government schools building fund, with a total of $10.6 million provided to build capacity for an extra 900 students.
“We are supporting Victoria’s Islamic schools as a key part of our amazing education options, building the education state to ensure every Victorian student has access to a quality school close to home,” said Mr Carroll.
