IDEA ACADEMY FOR FREMANTLE PIAZZA
The IDEA Academy will move into The Piazza, on the corner of Paddy Troy Lane. Work has started to transform the former hospitality space into an educational one.
The IDEA Academy states on their web page that it is:
“IDEA offers a proven and innovative education option for young Australians aged 15 – 18 years. We provide a personalised learning environment and co-designed vocational pathways, supporting learners to thrive based on their unique strengths, interests, and aspirations.“
It is my understanding that the number of students is pretty low, just a couple of dozen, so not sure what that will do to activate the dormant hub, that is just off the popular Fremantle Cappuccino Strip.
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NEW CHANCELLOR FOR NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY
The University of Notre Dame Australia has appointed Paul McClintock AO as the eighth Chancellor of the University.
Paul McClintock has Chaired a large and diverse range of organisations including Icon Group, I-MED Australia, New South Wales Ports, the Committee for the Economic Development of Australia (CEDA), Myer, Thales Australia, Medibank Private and the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Reform Council. Mr McClintock joins our University as Chancellor after serving for the past six years as Chair of St Vincent’s Health Australia, where he was also a Member of the Board of Directors for 12 years.
Mr McClintock also served as Secretary to the Federal Cabinet and Head of the Cabinet Policy Unit from 2000 to 2003 and has been a Director of Catholic Health Australia, the Health Insurance Commission and the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.
Mr McClintock will take up his role with the University on 1 January 2026 following the expiry of the term of office of the current Chancellor, the Honourable Chris Ellison, who has been Chancellor since January 2018.
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NEW MUSIC BUILDING FOR JOHN CURTIN COLLEGE
A staged redevelopment at John Curtin College of the Arts in Fremantle has delivered a new double-storey specialist music building, complete with practice rooms for an orchestra, bands and other ensembles.
The new facility will foster the talent of students at the renowned school, providing opportunities to develop their skills and perform for their peers and the wider community.
Education Minister Sabine Winton and Member for Fremantle Simone McGurk today officially opened the new state-of-the-art building, which is part of $27 million in upgrades delivered at the school, which include music classrooms, practice studios, an audio control room and a recording studio.
Work to deliver the new specialist music building commenced in February 2024. The project incorporated a STEM makerspace and design laboratory to also enhance delivering of the college’s STEM curriculum.
TRCB Architects designed the project, which was constructed by PS Structures Pty Ltd.
John Curtin College of the Arts was established in 1956 and has 1,776 students.
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OPEN DAY AT NOTRE DAME UNI
Fremantle’s Notre Dame University held it’s Open Day today. The day was not as glamorous and full of energy as it used to be, as NDA has toned it down considerably, so it was relatively quiet compared to previous years, hence only a few photos.
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NOTRE DAME UNI STUDENTS OUTRAGE
Students at Fremantle’s Notre Dame University are fed up that the IT outage at the uni is still affecting them. They started a Demand NDU Waive SSAF Fees Due To IT Outage petition at Change.org. SSAF stands for Students Services Amenities Fees.
Social media is full of complaints from students, as some have been unable to get into the NDA’s blackboard for twelve weeks. Others are unable to sort placements, or can’t get transcripts to apply or enroll in other units.
Students are extremely frustrated about the lack of transparency and very poor communication by NDA, so it’s urgent time for Freo’s uni to lift their game!
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OPEN DAY AT NOTRE DAME UNI
It is still two weeks away, but an early alert for high school students and their parents, that Fremantle’s Notre Dame University will hold their annual Open Day on Saturday May 24 from 10am-3pm.
Go check out our Freo uni in the historic West End.
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WE HAVE SHORT MEMORIES IN FREMANTLE
There are a lot of people in Fremantle, who have a very short memory, it appears. Many express on social media that the new Woolstores, on the corner of Queen and Cantonment streets, is a duplication of the one that was demolished, but as the photos above show, it is not.
The new building has three storeys, while the old one was just single street level. If it is good or bland architecture is up to individual tastes. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as we all know. It would have been cheaper for Silverleaf Investments to build a concrete box, as the cost of bricks has gone through the roof. And for the record. I like the classic style of this building.
The Akidamy early learning school is already open on the top level, and most of the office spaces have been leased. Must be great to have an office with onsite parking.
The Coles supermarket, Liquorland and Sushi Hiru will all open at the end of April.
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NOTRE DAME HONOUR FOR PETER PRENDIVILLE
An Honorary Doctor of Letters degree has been awarded to the University of Notre Dame Australia
’s founding Governor Peter Prendiville for his exceptional contribution to the University since its inception. The Honorary Degree was conferred on Mr Prendiville at a special ceremony last night at Notre Dame’s Fremantle Campus.
It was also announced that the study centre in the new Fremantle Student Hub would be named The Peter Prendiville Study Centre in recognition of his contributions to Notre Dame, the Catholic Church and the wider community.
In addition to serving as Notre Dame’s Governor, Mr Prendiville was a Trustee from 1993 until 2024, a Director from 2005 until 2017, Deputy Chancellor from 2011 until 2014, Acting Chancellor from 2015 to March 2016 and Chancellor between April 2016 and December 2017.
Notre Dame’s Chancellor, The Hon. Christopher Ellison, said Mr Prendiville had been instrumental in shaping the vision for the University’s Fremantle, Sydney and Broome campuses over many years.
“For more than three decades, Peter has provided leadership, professional advice, philanthropy and an unwavering personal commitment to the Objects of the University,” he said.
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NOTRE DAME STUDENTS BACK IN FREO
Good news for Freo traders, especially West End cafes, that on campus lectures re-started today at Notre Dame University. It will be nice to see thousands of young people roaming the streets of our city again and frequenting cafes.
On-line lectures remain an option for students who prefer not to come back to campus yet.
NDA stopped campus lectures because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Welcome back students and staff. We love having you in Freo!
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