The expanded Margaret Hendry School can now accommodate up to 600 additional students from kindergarten to year 6.

Families across North Gungahlin, one of the fastest growing regions in Australia, will benefit from the new high-quality, environmentally sustainable educational facilities, education minister Yvette Berry said.

New two-level learning spaces feature general learning settings and specialist learning settings including food technology, Science Technology Engineering, Art and Maths (STEAM), and small group programs.

New outdoor learning and multiple landscaped play areas double as a nature play space and outdoor learning area.

A new community hub is available for use by the school and the Gungahlin community.

Two additional car parks provide separate staff car parking so that more car parking is available for families and the community. The car parks will help improve traffic flow and movement.

Ms Berry said the upgrade is part of a $118 million investment from the ACT Government in Gungahlin’s education infrastructure, which includes the new high school in North Gungahlin that open in 2025.