The Collaborative Learning Centre (CLC) was made possible by a $585,000 grant from the government and was officially opened by Senator Arthur Sinodinos on February 20.

The CLC incorporates three individual classrooms with bi-fold doors, which can be opened for collaborative classroom projects.

Principal David Faull said the CLC was a tremendous resource for the school, which gave teachers flexibility.

"The big thing with learning these days is collaboration and getting the kids to learn to work in contributing groups," Dr Faull said.

"This style of learning allows a student to grow in areas of trust, communication skills, individual responsibility and social interaction," he said.

The senator said he was impressed with the energy of the Cooranbong school and the rapid rate at which the area was growing.

"We always have to make sure that, whether it's federal or state government, we provide the right resources to help people in an area like this, to deal with the growth that's going on," Senator Sinodinos said.

State Member for Lake Macquarie, Greg Piper, said he was pleased to see the building completed.

"Lots of students from right around the greater area are coming here, and the school is very active in the community, as are the students," Mr Piper said.

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