The man behind the reins of Kirrawee High School's P&C is leading the charge on a new community campaign project, hoping to secure funds to expand one of the school's major resources.
But he is also using his expertise in training students themselves to get involved in the potential design process.
Scott Murray, who works as a land surveyor, has applied for a grant in the My Community Project, where 40 infrastructure projects in Sutherland Shire have been proposed for state government funding.
Residents vote on which get the cash and Mr Murray hopes the Kirrawee community will get behind his idea, which also incorporate mental health initiatives.
He wants to expand the library to incorporate a 'friendship seat' to promote inclusion for students who may feel isolated in the playground during class breaks.
His 'we accept you' concept encourages students to interact and build positive relationships across all year groups.
Part of the plan was working getting students directly involved. On Monday, July 29, he worked with year 10 iSTEM students from the high school on a survey of the library lawn area at the end of Kirk Crescent, so they could experience the hopeful process from concept to construction.
"We hope to increase exposure of the project and to encourage the public to have their say on which projects are funded from the public purse because it is in their interest," Mr Murray said.
Residents needs a MyServiceNSW account to vote for their top three to five projects.
