FLEXIBLE LEARNING SPACE SOLUTIONS MAKE YOUR FLEXIBLE LEARNING SPACE WORK HARDER WITH THIS POWERFUL TOOL
• Layout ideas • Floorplan arrangements & suggestions • Flexible furniture concepts & configurations • Making one space work several ways
WE MADE THIS FLEXIBLE LEARNING SPACE BOOKLET TO HELP WITH IDEAS AND LAYOUTS, and get visualising and discussing your school’s educational spaces off to a rolling start. This handy booklet contains some of our flexible furniture range – including multi-use, height adjustable, easy-to-move tables, seating and storage options in a wide range of colours to suit all ages, a variety of standard heights and with or without wheels. class* keeps a massive range of more ‘traditional’ furniture too, all of which works in conjunction with the new approach to flexible furniture.
IDEAS TO INSPIRE FLEXIBLE LEARNING SPACE 01 FLEXIBLE LEARNING SPACE 02 FLEXIBLE LEARNING SPACE 03 FLEXIBLE LEARNING SPACE 04 THE BUDDY FLEXIBLE LEARNING HUB
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IDEAS TO INSPIRE Staring at plans for a new learning space, or simply wondering where new flexible furniture will fit into an existing space can leave you stumped for answers. These concepts and layouts will help stimulate thinking around the learning spaces at your school and make visualising and talking about the best solutions much easier.
“class* has an outstanding selection of MLE furniture and their sales team are always approachable and helpful. They understood our needs and helped us to make informed decisions without being imposing. Our overall experience, in dealing with them, has been exemplary, from the sales team, through to the assembly team - nothing was too much trouble for them.� Assistant Principal Puhinui School
“Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.� Malcolm X
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“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” John Dewey
“The best teachers are those who tell you where to look, but don’t tell you what to see.” Alexandra K. Trenfor
“class* made it so easy. I was contacted very promptly, came in great condition and was exactly what I wanted. Would definitely use class* again!” Associate Principal Point England School
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IDEAS TO INSPIRE “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela
“We’re very happy and loving our new rooms with new furniture – the kids love it too! Thank you very much for your help!” Teacher Manurewa West School
“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.� Malala Yousafzai
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IDEAS TO INSPIRE “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” C.S. Lewis
“No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.” Robin Williams
“Our lovely Podz Ottomans arrived today! We are making small but FUN changes in our library this year and these Ottomans will make reading a good book even more exciting. I am looking forward to seeing how the children use their imagination when putting them away.” Librarian Hutt Central School
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LET’S GET DOWN TO DETAIL WHAT WORKS WHERE? Let’s take a look at a few different spaces and get into a lot more detail. Because flexible furniture is so highly adaptable and userfriendly, it’s important to get a good grasp of how the furniture works by itself, and how it works with compatible pieces of kit. The various layouts (01-04) indicate the most common FLS spaces found in schools, and illustrate the various layouts of FLS furniture you can use to get the best use of that space. class* also has a huge range of more traditional school furniture. Check it out online at www.class.net.nz or see our comprehensive catalogue.
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“The great aim of education is not knowledge but action.” Herbert Spencer
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ABOUT THIS SPACE A three-part space, consisting of two walledoff separate spaces at the rear and a larger communal area upfront.
Bean Bag Whiteboard Moon Table
Whiteboard Bodyflex Pro Swivel Chair
Quarter Donut Ottoman
Podz Petal Ottoman Rectangle Table
Kneeler Table
Bean Bag
Titan Chair
Stingray Table
Buddy Sit-on Storage
Lily Pad High Rectangle Table
Bodyflex Pro High Lift Swivel Stool
Podz Ottomans Titan Chair
Stingray Table
< Buddy Moon + Fish Table configurations
< Buddy Stingray Table configurations
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FLOORPLAN Clever use of the appropriate furniture breaks this space up into areas for IT, reading, teaching, breakout groups, solo work and study. Dedicated learning and reading spaces in the enclosed parts; communal area encourages interaction and discussion, still making allowance for solo work.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;All the furniture arrived on Friday. It looks brilliant! The reactions from students and staff have been fantastic, They are so excited when they see it and it completely changes the library and how it will be used. We will be in touch when we decide what else we need! Thanks again for your advice and such speedy service.â&#x20AC;? Teacher Maungawhau School
Premium Canvas Bean Bag
Buddy Whiteboard Moon Table
Titan Chair
Buddy Sit-on Storage Trolleys
Podz Ottomans
FURNITURE THAT WORKS Soft- and more traditional seating have been combined with shaped tables of various heights to cater to the different ways kids like to learn. Easy to move beanbags are scattered throughout to fill in open spaces, and highly mobile sit-on storage is put to use too.
Apple Stool
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.â&#x20AC;? Aristotle
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ABOUT THIS SPACE The library area; lots of space needed for reading in solitude as well as places to work and study, both with devices or from books.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;We fitted out 16 areas with MLE furniture from class* and, needless to say, the spaces have been transformed. Our students and teachers are excited about their learning spaces, and when you enjoy using a space, the learning is easy. The learning areas are now vibrant and the energy palpable. I highly recommend using class*; we will definitely continue to give them our business in the future.â&#x20AC;? Assistant Principal Puhinui School
Bean Bag
Dapper Chair
Multi Freeflow Pods Buddy Bow Table Whiteboard 1200 Round Table
Eclipse Table
1200 Round Table
Titan Chair
Alto Quarter Ottoman
Buddy Bend Table
Podz Petal Ottoman
¼ Donut Ottoman
¼ Donut Ottoman Eclipse Table
¼ Donut Ottoman
Isometric Table
Titan Chair
Jari Activstool Dapper Chair 1200 Square Table Alto Stool < Buddy Isometric configurations
< Buddy Eclipse configurations
< Buddy Bend + Bow Table + Eclipse configurations
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FLOORPLAN Clusters of furniture are used to create separate areas with different uses throughout this large space, with comfortable reading seating dotted around the perimeter.
“I really love my new furniture – it is exactly what I want. They are being used and I am able to store my classroom resources. Thank you very much! I will certainly be looking at more of your wonderful school furniture in the future.” Administrator Western Heights School
Buddy 1200mm Square Table + Alto Classroom Stools
Podz Petal Ottoman
Eclipse 900mm Table Alto Quarter Ottoman Set of 4 + Buddy 1200mm Round Table
Jari Activstool
FURNITURE THAT WORKS Hard-working stools and ottoman petals used with tables that group or fly solo easily. Square, round and eclipse tables to create interesting shapes and spaces. Donut ottomans are used for reading groups, and easily move for other uses.
Âź Donut Ottoman Set of 4
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The only person who is educated is the one who has learned to learn and change.â&#x20AC;? Carl Rogers
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ABOUT THIS SPACE Probably the more ‘traditional’ big open room, which can still – with the right furniture and concept in mind – be turned into a Flexible Learning Space.
Stingray Table High Rectangle Table
Alto Stool Titan Chair Rectangle Table
Bodyflex Pro Swivel Chairs
Geo Ottoman Eclipse Table Podz Petal Ottoman
Bow Table
¼ Donut Ottoman
Dapper Chair
Bend Table Stingray Table
Stingray Table Titan Chair Podz Petal Ottoman
Bodyflex Pro Swivel Chair ¼ Donut Ottoman
Eclipse Table
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Bodyflex Pro High Lift Swivel Stool High Rectangle Table < Buddy Stingray Table configurations
< Buddy Bend + Bow Table + Eclipse configurations
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FLOORPLAN Small hubs are used to create stimulating areas within the single space. IT, reading, learning and discussion zones abound. Teachers can move easily from one part of the room to the other, setting different tasks as needs be.
“The equipment arrived safely and without a hitch. The trays are perfect for the small space that I allocated for it. It fits snug in the corner of the class and brightens it up with the multi colours. Perfect size for the children’s books, pencil cases, hats and worksheets.” Classroom Teacher Henderson South School
Bodyflex Pro High Lift Swivel Chair High Rectangle Table Swivel Stool
height adjustable
Âź Donut Ottoman
FURNITURE THAT WORKS Always popular Âź Donut ottomans create interesting shapes and sections. Stingray, Bend & Bow and Eclipse tables combine and separate easily for specialised uses. High lift stools and tables create dedicated IT spaces.
Tables adjust from sitting to standing height
lockable castors > mobile on castors
Buddy Large Desk-tray Storage
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“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.” Sydney J. Harris
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ABOUT THIS SPACE The really big, really Flexible Learning Space! Lots of students means lots of uses. Time to create spaces within spaces.
Bean Bag High Rectangle Table
Teachers Standup Storage
Moon Table Lap Couch
Isometric Table
Eclipse Table High Rectangle Table
Bodyflex Pro High Lift Swivel
Round Table
Dapper Chair
Whiteboard Eclipse Table Podz Petal Ottoman
Podz Ottoman
School Bag Cubby Holes
Bridge Table
Bean Bag
Eclipse Table
High Rectangle Table
Jari Activstool
Whiteboard Moon Table ½ Round Table
Alto Stool Multi Freeflow Pods
Rectangle Table
Stingray Table Rectangle Table < Buddy Eclipse configurations
Podz Petal Ottoman
Alto ¼ Ottoman
Cresecent Activity Stool Buddy Large Desk-Tray Storage
< Buddy ½ Round + Buddy Standard Table configurations
< Buddy Jigsaw Range Bridge, Eclipse, Bend and Bow configurations
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FLOORPLAN Every application you can think of addressed here with clever use of furniture. Storage for bags and books. Spaces for IT and reading. Units that let the teacher move to the students. Shaped tables combined to create exciting features; various types of seating to give students options.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like to take the opportunity to express how pleased we are to have made our recent purchase of modern learning environment (MLE) furniture from class*. The entire process, from initial contact, to selection and ordering, to delivery and assembly has been flawless.â&#x20AC;? Assistant Principal Puhinui School
Alto Classroom Stool
Crescent Activity Stools
Stingray Tables
Alto Quarter Ottomans
FURNITURE THAT WORKS Combining tables to make large work platforms. Easily moveable teacher stations with built-in storage. Kneeler tables and moon pads combined with beanbags. Whiteboard tables make instant teaching and student spaces. Freeflow pods create ‘walls’ for relaxing and reading.
School Bag Cubby Holes Buddy Jigsaw Combo: Eclipse and Bridge Tables Multi Freeflow Pods
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The real voyage of discovery consists not in new landscapes, but in having new eyes.â&#x20AC;? Marcel Proust
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THE BUDDY FLEXIBLE LEARNING HUB CREATE FLEXIBLE LEARNING SPACES WITHIN FLEXIBLE LEARNING SPACES! Take 6 Buddy screens and a selection of furniture and the possibilities are endless! Create the Flexible Learning Spaces you’re after quickly and easily with this kit. A great way to split up larger open areas into dedicated spaces. Need a meeting room? You got it. Need a music room? You got it. A study space, a breakout zone, a language study area? Any space you want, you got it, quickly.
The arrangement shown here has a 4500w x 1300mm deep footprint and consists of: • 6 x partitioning screens with hinged poles 2 x 1800h x 1250mm w 2 x 1400h x 1250mm w 2 x 1100h x 650mm w • 1 x Keystone meeting table 1200 x 900 x 657 mm h • 2 x 2-seater Dapper couches with arms • 2 x Buddy Rectangle 1200 x 600mm tables • 4 x Titan chairs
Talk to class* about screen height options, bigger, double or multiple cubicle arrangements, colour and furniture options. Chairs, stools, tables, ottomans and couches are all at home in the Buddy Flexible Learning Hub.
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“Teachers who love teaching teach children to love learning.” Malcolm Forbes
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“The secret in education lies in respecting the student.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Creativity is as important now in education as literacy, and we should treat it as such.â&#x20AC;? Sir Ken Robinson
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MAKING THINGS EASIER, NATIONWIDE SCHOOLS LIKE DOING BUSINESS WITH class* Far beyond products and prices, class* believes it’s service that really makes the difference.
“We chose class* after visiting various schools to look at the quality difference a selection of companies were offering and obtaining price comparisons. class* was also consistently recommended as a market leader and, after dealing with them, I can see why.” Assistant Principal Puhinui School
“The Buddy Moon tables have arrived and are looking great in our library. Staff and children are enjoying using the tables to work around and have provided another working space. We were also very impressed with the speed in which the order was processed.” Librarian St Joseph’s School
“The furniture is amazing and the students love their modern Library! Thanks so much for your months of patience, persistence and support; I will definitely be in touch later in the year for another burst of furniture. Many thanks again to you and the team.” Librarian Kaitaia Intermediate
“Thank you for your magnificent service!” Principal Waitaha School
“We are very pleased with our new orange Book Display Mobile! It was ordered and arrived very quickly. It is in use every day and is now an essential piece of furniture in the classroom. Thank you class* for your great price and easy ordering!” Principal Mataura School
“All the furniture arrived on Friday. It looks brilliant! The reactions from students and staff have been fantastic, They are so excited when they see it and it completely changes the library and how it will be used. We will be in touch when we decide what else we need! Thanks again for your advice and such speedy service.” Teacher Maungawhau School
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To find out more about how class* can help you make the right flexible furniture decisions for your schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flexible Learning Spaces, just call us on Freephone 0800 33 75 74 email info@class.net.nz or view our massive range online at www.class.net.nz