A new building at Hymba Yumba Independent School in Springfield has introduced updated education and cultural facilities, including arts studios, science labs, and outdoor learning areas.
Campus Upgrade Completed in Springfield
Hymba Yumba Independent School in Springfield has expanded its campus with the addition of a new facility designed to support both cultural connection and modern learning. The building includes new classrooms, a multipurpose hall, and dedicated spaces for performing arts, visual art, and science.
Design Focused on Country
The expansion reflects the school’s approach to education grounded in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. With a layout that integrates bushland surrounds, the facility aims to create a learning environment that maintains a strong connection to Country. The undercroft area in particular provides outdoor educational space that links directly to the natural landscape.
Creative and Digital Learning
The new visual art room blends gallery and classroom formats. The open space features natural light, broad views of the environment, and facilities that allow students to work across both traditional and digital mediums. Integrated charging ports and a digital teaching wall support its flexible use. Additionally, music, dance, and recording studios have been introduced as part of the school’s performing arts offerings.
Upgraded Science and STEAM Spaces
The science level of the STEAM building now houses fully equipped junior and senior laboratories. Interactive whiteboards and full wireless connectivity are standard throughout. Storage-integrated benches offer extra room for experiments and robotics classes. The senior lab also hosts dedicated STEAM lessons on Friday afternoons.
Community Feedback
Local officials and residents have expressed support for the expansion, with some describing the facility as impressive and well integrated into the natural surroundings. One nearby resident noted the unexpected scope of the site beyond its frontage. Others commended the school’s commitment to nature-based learning. A separate concern was raised about the need for school zone signage in the area, citing safety risks that have yet to be resolved.
Next Steps
The expansion marks a significant milestone in the school’s ongoing growth. While the new facilities have been positively received, calls remain for improvements to external safety infrastructure, including school zone traffic signage.
Published 12-June-2025