The transformation of the Kew Carey Sport Complex

Stuart Galbraith, Head of Advancement

At the end of 2019, Carey announced a significant investment in the sporting and wellbeing needs of our students with the purchase of the nearby MCC Kew Heights Bowling Club. The facility has since been put to great use, with students playing tennis and utilising the clubhouse and changerooms for indoor activities and events.

We are delighted to announce the next exciting stage in the transformation of this site and, subject to Boroondara City Council planning approval, we hope to begin construction in early 2022. This stage includes resurfacing the old lawn bowl greens into multi-use sporting pitches for physical education classes, wellbeing programs and APS tennis and netball training and competition. The pitches may also be used in the future for hockey and soccer training.

The future stage of the project aims for an indoor complex for basketball, netball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis and physical education along with improved onsite car parking.

Above: Artist’s impression of the Carey Sport Complex, Kew redevelopment.

It is well known that physical activity is essential for healthy growth and development, as well as the maintenance of positive mental health. Research has shown that regular physical activity is also important to learning and academic performance, improving concentration and attention, and enhancing classroom attitudes and behaviours. At Carey, we are proud to offer our students a broad physical education program, including a robust academic component and numerous co-curricular options. The Kew Sports Complex redevelopment provides considerable long-term benefits for Carey students.

The ongoing Carey Sports Complex redevelopment presents Carey and its students with a unique opportunity. We hope you share our excitement for this project and consider supporting our students with this substantial investment in their schooling through our 2021 Community Giving appeal.

All independent schools, like Carey, look to philanthropic giving to help transform the learning environment for students beyond what they can provide with fees alone. Every gift makes a difference.

For further information, or to make a gift supporting this major project and its advantages for student health, wellbeing and education, please visit our website, carey.com.au/giving, or contact Stuart Galbraith, Head of Advancement, on +61 3 9816 1522 or advancement@carey.com.au