And while those items might not make it into the final design, more views are sought as the project continues through the planning phase.

At a meeting for parents and carers this afternoon on the school campus, principal Chris Connor said: “Nothing is set in stone yet”.

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There had been no final decisions on design; however, there were some definites.

Demountable classrooms will be removed and replaced with a two-storey, seven-classroom block.

That will be a “future-focused learning space”, but the year groups to inhabit it are yet to be determined.

The current school hall will become the new staffroom, with more space and facilities for the 70-odd staff members.

A new school hall will be built with a 1200-student capacity. 

It’s hoped there will be “shovels in the ground by the end of the year” and that the works will take a maximum of 18 months.

And it will be done “sympathetically” to the precinct’s nature, Mr Connor said: “Heritage buildings can’t be touched.”

A Project Reference Group has been established to consult with the school community about its needs, insights and preferences.

Teachers and students have been workshopping their ideas for what they’d like to preserve, add, remove and keep out.

Parents, carers and community members who have not already had their say, through P&C meetings or recent information booths at the school and in the CBD, will have their next chance at a repeat of today’s meeting.

“We feel really excited about Tamworth being able to get something as amazing as this,” Mr Connor said.