EXCITING UPGRADES PLANNED
INTRODUCTION
January 2023 saw the completion of the new Science and Innovation Centre, which will soon be ready for use, following compliance approvals. While anticipation is growing for the launch of this exciting new building, it isn’t the only change that is planned for next termthere is plenty more being completed over the summer break. Take a look at the exciting developments coming in September 2023.
THE SCIENCE AND INNOVATION CENTRE
With high ceilings, light-filled corridors and bright classrooms, we are delighted that The Science and Innovation Centre brings us:
15 Science classrooms
3 Preparation rooms
2 Staff rooms
State of the art facilities and technology
A fresh new look and feel to our learning environment.
Common Room Extension
Breakfast Bar
Breakfast Bar
3 Study Pods
3 Meeting Rooms
Exciting plans are in progress for our award-winning Sixth Form facilities to expand working, social and meeting spaces. This will give our Sixth Form students a facility more akin to that of a university, supporting their transition when they leave BSAK.
These images give a sense of the changes, but colours and exact structures may vary.
SIXTH FORM
COMMON ROOM EXTENSION
3 Meeting Rooms
Breakfast Bar
3 Study Pods
SIXTH FORM MEETING ROOMS
PHASE 1 CLASSROOM UPGRADES
Our current science labs will be completely renovated and transformed into 9 new classrooms for the following departments:
History
Arabic
Maths
English
Geography
Thiswillincludeafurnitureupgrade-newchairsanddesks alongwithnewtechnology
WALL ART DESIGNED IN-HOUSE
PHASE 1 CLASSROOM UPGRADES
FEMALE ABLUTION AND PRAYER ROOM
Currently, the female prayer room and ablution room are in the Primary School. The science expansion allows the School to provide both of these rooms within the Secondary School.
They will be located on the 1st floor and very accessible.
SPORTS FACILITIES
The PE & Sports Department are excited that they will be starting the new academic year with a complete refurbishment of all sports facilities. This includes:
● Renovation and upgrade of both sports halls
● Resurfacing of the main school pitch with the latest 4G astroturf & resurfacing of the two Primary astro turf areas including the Primary mini pitch.
● The netball court surface will be renewed
● A complete refit of the school fitness suite.
SECONDARY PITCH
Full renovation of the pitch has already taken place: Professional football and rugby turf, with sand and rubber infill FIFA and IRB approved surface
SECONDARY SPORTS HALL
Secondary Sports Hall - Resurface and installation of safety padding
NETBALL COURTS
Refurbishment of surface, High spec competition standard surface
Game line marking with school logo inlay.
NEW FITNESS SUITE
The fitness suite will become a modern and state-of-the-art space, enabling the reintroduction of strength and conditioning for our sixth formers, alongside our curriculum and co-curricular programmes.
FITNESS SUITE
SUMMARY
Phase 1 science classroom renovation project – 9 science labs
Female prayer room and ablution room
Interior fit out work of Sixth Form common room
Interior fit out work of Sixth Form common room including S19 and S20
Refurbishment of Secondary football pitch
Refurbishment of Primary pitch
Mini pitch – artificial grass play area
Supply & install non-infill professional play area next to netball courts
Refurbishment of floor of netball courts
Indoor sports hall refurbishment works including flooring, paddings, skirtings etc
Gym floor removal and reinstallation - Neoflex rubber flooring and installation of Neoflex rubber flooring
New fitness suite