Aldwickbury School Opens New Sports Facility

Last month saw the official opening of a new Sports Hall at the all-boys PrePrep and Prep School in Harpenden. Completed in the Autumn of 2022 the new facility provides a purpose-built space for the school and its community and features a multi-use games area, 3 cricket practice lanes, basketball nets and 4 badminton courts. A climbing wall is due to be installed later this year.

The new building designed by local architect Mark Eddison from MEB Design Ltd was opened by the school’s former Headmaster, Vernon Hales, whose vision for the sports hall ensured that the project was brought to fruition before his retirement from the role in 2021.

The opening event coincided with Aldwickbury commencing its 75th Anniversary celebrations and to mark both occasions a Time Capsule was buried at the entrance to the new sports hall. Containing a variety of mementoes and photos that demonstrate life at the school in 2023, the time capsule was buried by some of the school’s Year 8 boys accompanied by the Town Mayor of Harpenden, Lisa Scriven. The time capsule is designed to be opened in 2048 in the school’s centenary year.

Commenting on the new facility, Headmaster Paul Symes said, “This was a significant project

“The opening event coincided with Aldwickbury commencing its 75th Anniversary celebrations” for the school and we’re delighted to have created a facility that will help create many lasting memories, sporting achievements and friendships. Sport plays an important role in supporting our academic offering, reinforcing our school values and providing the boys with the opportunity to learn lessons in both victory and defeat. We are also excited that this facility can support the wider community playing host to a variety of sports and activities.”

Plans for the school’s next development project are already underway with a new building proposed to further enhance the school’s facilities and demonstrate their curriculum commitment to STEAM subjects (science, technology, engineering, arts and maths).

More information on Aldwickbury School can be found on their website - aldwickbury.org.uk

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