St Anthony's Primary School in Wanniassa has celebrated the opening of its new school hall.
The hall was officially opened on Friday, June 5.
Archbishop Christopher Prowse, from the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn, joined the school for the opening, as did community leader and emerging Ngunnawal elder Selina Walker, who gave the welcome to country.
Labor Member for Bean, David Smith, also attended the opening, along with former principals of St Anthony's, Greg Walker and Tim Smith and St Anthony's parish priest, Father John Armstrong.
The existing hall was extenstively renovated with a new design by Munns Sly Moore Architects and built by Intermain.
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Principal Erin Marmont said the opening had been a significant occasion for the school, which now has more than 600 students.
"The hall is far more than a building," Mrs Marmont said.
"It represents what can be achieved when people come together with a shared purpose - to create the very best environment for our children to learn, grow and belong."
Mrs Marmont said the hall would serve generations of students, giving a special shout-out to on-site manager Ray Bodman from Intermain, for his expertise during the construction period and "genuine rapport with our students and staff on a day-to-day basis".
"Our hall is a place where we will gather to celebrate milestones, share performances, mark important moments and come together in times of reflection and joy," she said.
