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Construction of the highly anticipated Senior Student Hub at St Martins Lutheran College, Mount Gambier SA, progressed steadily throughout the year, with the state-of-the-art facility set to welcome students in Term 1 2026.
The visually impressive two-storey building will feature five General Learning Areas, including three that can open up to form one expansive, multi-functional learning space, staff, and a purpose-designed Student Centre that will create a hub for student engagement and support.
Built with the support of an LLL Loan, the Hub will become a central space for senior students.
"As education continues to change, the Senior Student Hub is a vital step forward in providing spaces that foster collaboration, creativity and flexible learning," Principal Alan Connah said.
"It's a reflection of our ongoing commitment to equipping our young people for success in their final years of schooling and beyond."
Photos: (Top) Principal Alan Connah (second from left) and Business Manager Trudi Hepburn (second from right) with representatives Mossop Construction (and below). Artist's renders of the exterior of the building and one of the flexible learning areas (above). Credit: DesignInc.
More than just bricks and mortar
Construction began during the October 2024 school holidays, and the project has reached several important milestones, including roofing work that commenced in mid-May.
Construction began during the October 2024 school holidays, and once finished, the Hub will offer modern, flexible learning spaces designed to support independent study, group collaboration and student wellbeing.
"More than just a building, this project symbolises progress, purpose, and possibility," Business Manager Trudi Hepburn said.
"A space that will empower generations of students to create, connect, and thrive."
In addition to classrooms and breakout areas, the facility will include a forum area, a student common area with a 'heat and eat' kitchen, a new Learning and Wellbeing Centre and staff offices.
The College has acknowledged LLL as a valued and professional partner in helping bring the project to fruition.
The build represents another bold step in St Martins' broader commitment to innovation, student success and the future of learning.
Visit: St Martins College | Reception to Year 12 Education
Photos: Earthworks began on the western side of the College oval (above) in November 2024, and the facility quickly took shape, with the below pictures taken in May.
