In stage one of the building program, funded by the state government, a new performing arts centre, administration block, and sports stadium were built.

[citation needed] At approximately 3:00 am on 10 February 2008, two police officers saw smoke coming from the school and a car leaving this area.

[2] In March 2017, two sisters who attend the college were ordered to remove their hair braids or face consequences by school staff.

The sisters, of South Sudanese descent, stated that the braids were the healthiest and best way to manage their hair and refused to remove them.

Media coverage and public backlash resulted from the incident due to the school's perceived lack of racial sensitivity and understanding.