New Anglican school opens in Wright 

This year, Stromlo Forest Anglican College officially opened in Wright, welcoming its first families and marking the first new Anglican school in Canberra in more than twenty years.

Opening in the fast growing Weston Molonglo region, the College has launched an Early Education School that includes a long day care from six months to Pre-Kindergarten and Primary School classes from Kindergarten to Year Two. It will continue to expand with Years 3 to 8 opening in 2027, followed by Years 9 and 10 in 2028, creating a complete pathway from early childhood to Year 12.

Purpose built for modern learning, the campus has been designed as a vertical environment inspired by the layers of a forest, with shared community spaces at the ground level and upper learning areas designed to support growth, independence and connection.

The College responds to growing demand from those moving into Canberra’s western corridor, including our defence community. There is an understanding that many families are seeking strong academic foundations alongside genuine pastoral care and community connection.

Foundation Principal Andy Gordon said the opening represented an important moment for education in the capital.

“Stromlo Forest Anglican College has been created to serve the families of this growing region with a learning environment grounded in courage, love and character. From the beginning, our vision has been to create a place where children are known, challenged and inspired, and where families feel a real sense of belonging.”

The College’s approach combines explicit teaching and inquiry learning to build strong foundations in literacy, numeracy and curiosity, supported by a culture of high expectations and deep care.

The foundation leadership team brings extensive experience, including Jo O’Brien as Head of Early Education, bringing more than two decades of expertise across leading schools.

For more information, visit www.stromlo.act.edu.au