Campus Improvements

CAMPUS

IMPROVEMENTS

The 2021-22 school year saw the first use of construction projects in a variety of areas including an expanded Black Box Studio, a remodelled green room, two new Upper School Science labs, and the following major developments:

ATHLETICS AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

In December 2021, we officially opened our new $20m Athletics and Performing Arts Centre. The additional 32,000 square feet houses:

• Championship Gym: NBA/NCAAsized basketball court with viewing gallery and bleachers seating for 600 (350 during full-court games).

The space can accommodate the whole school for events such as our annual Grace Assembly which was the first in the space in June 2022. • Upper Gym: multi-purpose space/ gymnasium • Dance space and yoga studio • Choral and performance spaces and rehearsal rooms • Team room and locker rooms • Fitness Centre

These spaces have maximised the ability of students of all levels to pursue competitive athletics and explore physical activity and performing arts in a wide variety of spaces. Open gym time offers opportunities for unstructured play to build leadership and interpersonal skills. Our younger students also benefit from a dance offering that has quadrupled in their core PHE programme as well as access to dedicated space in the Wallster Gym.

We extend our gratitude to the many families who have generously helped us equip these new spaces.

PYP CREATIVE MAKERSPACE

Our previous library space has been converted into a large creative arts and design space for students up to Grade 5. With access to both traditional artistic mediums as well as innovative graphic design, robotics, and 3D printing tools, students are able to explore critical thinking, problem-solving, and iterative design in new ways. The space enables large-scale interdisciplinary projects which support hands-on learning aligned with the PYP Units of Inquiry. We thank families who supported the Head’s Priority Fund, which covered the cost of some new equipment.

EMBEDDED LIBRARY MODEL

In the summer of 2021, we shifted our library to an embedded model throughout the building. Upper School students enjoy a more conveniently located library and study space with specialist librarian support. Junior School students enjoy classroom-related materials right outside their doors; selfcheckouts enable independence and nurture the joy of finding books that spark interest and pleasure. The Librarian is still on hand to support and develop literacy and research skills and a great MVP support team help with the collection organisation.