A dream come true for Richmond View School

PAULA HULBURT

It was a dream that began 40 years ago, a vision to expand a Marlborough School to include senior students.

On Friday, Richmond View School community officially opened the new senior classroom extension, marking the fruition of years of hope.

It was a special moment for all those who gathered to watch Year 13 student Eden Amos cut the ribbons and declare the new build open.

“It’s a real privilege,” she says. “We are so lucky to have this and be the first Year 13s to use it.” Welcoming the students, caregivers, and teachers to the opening, acting principal Julian Adamson said it was a “special day” for the school.

Walking into the newest addition for the first time, pupils at the faith-based school got a chance to see the final result for themselves.

Built by the team at Glenroy Housing in Blenheim, the spacious and flexible learning space is the first purpose-built space for senior students.

Board of Trustees Chair Mike Ponder was once a student him- self, starting at Richmond View School as a five-year-old. He says today’s opening is all about the students, those at the