Residents Newsletter March 2011
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Presentation about The New Sports, Creative and Performing Arts Facility
The focus is to create something of real value for the whole community. Improved sports and performance facilities at the school will mean our students will have a wonderful opportunity to engage fully in all aspects of the curriculum and develop their talents and interests in an attractive, well equipped and stimulating learning environment. It will also mean that the School can take its rightful place at the heart of the Oldfield community as a resource for sport and leisure.
We are very pleased to announce that we have been successful in gaining a grant from the Department of Energy and Climate Change : Low Carbon Building Programme for our Ground Source Heat Pump installation. Once the building is up and running we will have a display unit in the foyer so that the pupils and public and see the difference the heat pump is making to the energy consumption within the building.
Here is a presentation on some of the features from our New Build
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Theatre and MusicTo see further information about our new Theatre and Music centre, click here We aim to:
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SportsTo see further information about our new Sports facilities, click here The new sports hall will be used during the day for the school curriculum but will be available outside of school hours for community use. There will be facilities for many sports including basketball, netball, badminton and volleyball . There will also be a fully equipped fitness suite with training machines and a floor area for exercising. The old school hall is being refurbished as a dance studio with a sprung floor, mirrors and dance barr. |
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RefectoryTo see further information about our new Refectory, click here Seating for 130 will provide a lovely bright and open eating area. A new catering kitchen is part of the project. |
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Open LearningTo see further information about our new Open Learning facilities, click here This area will be a mixture of comfortable seating, tables and chairs and upright computer workstations. There will be wireless internet access avaiable. A small cafe will sell food and drinks. This area is to be an open learning centre and general chill out zone. It will have stunning views over Bath and will be available for functions. |
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Refurbishment of the Old HallAs part of the new building project the old hall will be converted in to a dance studio and gymnasium. With a new sprung floor this will give the dance department a large space with mirrors, dance barre, lots of light and room to move. The area will also be used for gymnastics, the large area will allow for rhythmic gymnastics, floor programmes, yoga and pilates. The ground floor will be refurbished as an art room and an exhibition space. There are entrances to the new building from both levels and a lift is being installed to ensure that we have disabled access to both areas. |
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Sustainable DesignTo see further information about the Sustainable Design of our new build, click here The School Governors and staff have worked extensively with the local community, stakeholders and design and educational professionals to produce a scheme that responds positively to the character of the area and is a high quality design. The building has been designed to make it as healthy, energy efficient and harmonious with the environment as possible. |
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VideosTo view videos of our new build as it happens, click here |
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Due to open in 2011 the fantastic new building wil include a sports hall, gymnasium, multi gym, netball courts and all weather pitch as well as performing arts facilities for music and dance and Art teaching. The plans also include a new refectory and auditorium as well as a new reception area and open learning centre at the core of the building. The School Governors and staff have worked extensively with the local community, stakeholders and design and educational professionals to produce a scheme that responds positively to the character of the area and is a high quality design.
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