The name of a new primary school in Truganina has been revealed, as the school prepares to open its doors to students early next year.
Announced on Friday, July 18 by Kororoit MP Luba Grigorovitch, the name ‘Mindalk Primary School’ was chosen for the school, with the site located at 6 Trickett Drive, Truganina.
According to the state government, the name was chosen following community feedback and consultation with Traditional Owner groups and Mindalk – pronounced MIN-dulk – is a Bunurong Boonwurrung language word meaning wombat.
It formerly used the interim name of Tarneit Plains Primary School.
The school is set to open for term 1 next year.
When it opens, it will include three ‘learning neighbourhoods,’ an administration and library building, outdoor hard courts, a community hub with an indoor multi-use court, a canteen and arts and music spaces, a sports field, and a car park.
Kororoit MP Luba Grigorovitch said that she is excited to see the school open to students.
“I can’t wait for Mindalk Primary School to open its doors next year, and give our community the modern learning facilities it deserves,” Ms Grigorovitch said.
Blayne Wallis has been appointed principal of Mindalk Primary School, and according to the state government, she is an experienced principal who has led in a variety of schools.
