Our Story

A school built by its parents — literally

Murrumbeena families built this school with their own hands and their own money. Here's how we got here — and why the next step needs the State.

The hall our parents built

In 1990, the parents of Murrumbeena Primary School did something remarkable: they funded and built the school hall themselves — 100% parent donations, no government money. It followed the swimming pool in 1929 and came before the amphitheatre in 1992. That is who this community is.

Murrumbeena is also renowned for its art program — the school runs one of the most famous art exhibitions and school performances among nearby schools, drawing families from across the district. Our children don't just play sport; they create, rehearse and perform.

To this day, parents fund the school's repairs to keep conditions good for the kids — patching, painting and maintaining facilities the system hasn't. But a new school hall is not something sausage sizzles can buy. The State promised this community a proper hall many years ago — it was never delivered. That is why we are asking the State to fund a full-size, competition-grade hall and community hub in the 2027–28 Budget.

See the case for funding

The school hall built by parents in 1990 with 100% parent donations — The hall our parents built in 1990 — loved hard for 35 years, and half the size today's 550+ students need.

Our Story

Built by generations of Murrumbeena families

The hall was their proudest gift. A full-sized hall is now our most urgent need.

Murrumbeena junior netballers training outdoors in the rain

Junior netballers train outdoors in the rain — no indoor court in the corridor.

The Ask — 2027–28 State Budget

$12–14M

A full-size, competition-grade hall and community hub

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The school opens its doors to Murrumbeena families
Swimming pool built with parent funds
School hall built with 100% parent donations
Amphitheatre built by the community
Parents still funding repairs to keep the hall safe and usable