Bittern Primary School

Classroom Renovation - Primary School


Our journey with Bittern Primary School began with a comprehensive, full-campus masterplan in late 2022. We are excited to share that Stage 1 of that masterplan - renovating the old library into a new learning neighbourhood commence construction in early 2024.

Here is a quick sneak peek of their new, double classroom with connected staff workroom and small group room.

  • "Bittern Primary school is located on the Mornington Peninsula on the Western Port Bay side of Bass Strait. After years of community petitioning, Bittern Primary School was officially established in 1916. As of 2022, Bittern PS sits on 14860 sq. m (1.49 ha) of land with 5 permanent buildings and 3 double relocatable’s. The school is built adjacent to a large council owned easement, running the entire length of the school, with many well-established trees. [...] The Vision at Bittern Primary School captures the essential learning and understanding that students, teachers, parents and community members identify as important attributes for all learners who attend our school. Our committed staff provide an engaging learning environment that promotes inclusivity, positive relationships and a productive learning environment that cultivates success for all. ." - School

  • Stage 1 centres on the refurbishment of the Library Building into classrooms. The refurbishment will include updating the space to allow for Team Teaching in larger cohorts via a pair of General Learning Areas, and a Small Group room to facilitate smaller student groups. Additionally, the design will allow for withdrawl nooks and messy play areas. These modes of learning are all identified as aspirations by the School where Team Teaching and the ability to work collaboratively in larger or smaller groups was identified as a priority.

  • Consultants
    Bridge Building Surveyors
    Sheer Force Engineering
    Cortese Consultants
    Renzo Tonin & Associates
    GreenRate
    All Spatial Land Surveyors

    Builder
    Eastern Property Services

    Designed in conjunction with Reduct Architecture.

    Bittern, Victoria
    Bunurong Land
    Mornington Peninsula Shire

Victorian School Building Authority Announcement
Site plan of an existing school campus including an oval, play equipment, garden, parking, and various buildings labeled for multifunctional use and administration.
Aerial rendering of a modular relocatable school building with white roofs and wooden decks surrounded by trees and pathways.
Modular relocatable school building with large windows, surrounded by landscaped garden with colorful flowers and trees, under a blue sky with clouds.
Outdoor seating area with wooden steps and circular concrete stools, surrounded by trees and gardens, adjacent to a refurbished school building.
Modern open-plan double classroom interior with wooden shelves, plants, and a geometric ceiling design.
Before: Black and white image of the interior of a library with bookshelves and two blurred people
Illustration of a bird next to photos of a billabong, wetlands, and beach landscape.
Assorted colored carpet squares, including shades of blue, beige, green, and brown, arranged in a grid layout.

Inspired by the Bittern Bird and local surrounds

An earthy material pallet with lightly colourful highlights

Modern open-plan double classroom with tables, chairs, and exposed wooden beams. A stylised tree is created with a timber column and green acoustic battens on the ceilng.

Various acoustic treatments are retrofitted to the walls and ceiling of this existing structure - enhancing the character of the space whilst creating an inclusive learning environment.

Autex Panels