The first sod has been turned for a $26 million redevelopment of Hornby High School in Christchurch.
A tree was also planted at Hornby Primary School to mark the completion of a $3.5m upgrade. Photo: RNZ / Logan Church
At the ceremony today, Associate Education Minister Tim Macindoe said 90 percent of the school's existing buildings would be demolished.
New buildings will include 45 new teaching spaces, a new gym, and administration area.
The project is due to be completed by mid-2019.
Mr Macindoe also planted a tree at Hornby Primary School today, to mark the completion of a $3.5m upgrade.