Official Opening of Al-Faisal College – Lakemba Campus

Official Opening of Al-Faisal College – Lakemba Campus

On Tuesday, 18 February 2025, Al-Faisal College proudly celebrated the official opening of its newest campus in Lakemba. The ceremony was officiated by The Hon. Tony Burke MP, Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Cyber Security, and Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs. The event marked the spectacular completion of the purpose-built facilities and playgrounds for the new K–2 campus, representing a significant milestone in the College’s ongoing commitment to educational excellence.

The ceremony was attended by a distinguished gathering of guests including Councillor Bilal El Hayek, Mayor of Canterbury Bankstown City Council; Ms Cathy Lovell, Associate Chief Executive of School Operations and Governance at the Association of Independent Schools NSW; Mr Sam El Rihani, CEO of Decode Construction Group; as well as representatives from Federal and State Government, NSW Police, and leaders from the business, legal, construction, financial, and interfaith communities.

This momentous occasion reflected the College’s vision to provide high-quality learning environments for young students, underpinned by values of academic excellence and community service.

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