Work began on the development of our junior school facilities at the beginning of the summer holidays with the extension of the kitchen servery and the creation of the Discovery Zone. These are on schedule to be completed by the beginning of the autumn term.
After many months of delays, L B Lewisham approved planning permission on 31st July 2008 for a more extensive development programme. This work, which includes new and refurbished classrooms, a transformation of the main playground and the opening of a separate nursery facility, will begin on 11th August 2008. The first stage of the new playground development will be completed by the 12th September 2008.
PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS
Extended kitchen servery allowing a greater range of fresh food and salads to be available.
Creation of a Discovery Zone, with a comprehensive library, wireless ICT facilities, and informal teaching areas.
Two brand new classrooms with specialist facilities for teaching science.
Two refurbished classrooms to create lighter, brighter classrooms.
Nursery and playground are built to Montessori specifications.
Sustainable ‘nature roof’ on new classrooms.
SCHEDULE OF WORK
Development
Completion scheduled for
Kitchen servery
Beginning of the autumn term
Discovery Zone
Beginning of the autumn term (temporary classroom until February 2009)
Stage 1 playground
12th September 2008
Playground equipment
October half term 2008
New classrooms
6th February 2009
Refurbished classrooms
6th February 2009
Nursery
26th March 2009
STAYING IN TOUCH
Letters were sent to all parents on 7th August 2008 explaining the arrangements that have been made to ensure the smooth running of the school during the building programme. An open meeting will be organised early in the autumn term for parents to find out more about the planned developments and school arrangements during the building programme.
