 Early
Years and Primary School
The Primary School consists of fourteen newly refurbished, centrally
heated and fully equipped classrooms, which open onto a spacious
playground. Additional facilities include a large low-impact, safety-surfaced
and well-shaded area equipped with climbing apparatus to enable
the younger children to develop co-ordination skills through play.
In addition, we are able to use the full range of Physical Education
facilities. There is a support room in which small group work can
take place. The Primary Department has a dedicated well-equipped
ICT laboratory and access to the School Library. A range of practical
equipment assists the teaching of all subjects. The school hall
is available for Physical Education, Drama and assemblies. Health,
comfort and safety are high on the agenda in the school and a recent
inspection concluded that the standards of achievement in the Primary
School were “very high”. All classrooms are equipped
with the latest interactive whiteboards.
Secondary School
The Secondary School has specialist classrooms for English, Mathematics,
Geography, History, Modern Languages, English as a Foreign Language,
PE and Business Studies. For Science teaching, the college has four
purpose-built laboratories extensively equipped to meet the requirements
for teaching Physics, Chemistry and Biology up to University entrance
level. There is also specialist hardware based on IBM compatibles
enabling the teaching of Computer Studies up to A level. The Art
and Design Studio has facilities for painting and drawing as well
as sculpture. A purpose-built Art Studio is planned for the future.
There is large multi-purpose theatre/hall for accommodating assemblies,
Drama, Dance, Music and Art exhibitions as well as providing extra
winter sporting facilities. The hall seats up to 200 for theatre
performances and boasts a control centre for sound, lighting and
recording.
Ornamental Pond
The College has a well-stocked pond on the premises where amphibious
wildlife and several varieties of fish are kept, providing a practical
focus for Biology classes.
Sports Facilities
The College boasts the best sports facilities on the coast which
are used by students of all ages and include a 25 metre competition
size swimming pool, a learner pool, an Astroturf soccer pitch, two
basketball courts, a volleyball court with a sprung surface and
a long jump bay. There is a separate changing room and shower block
situated adjacent to the playing fields and swimming pool.
Dining Facilities
There is a college dining room offering a set menu each day, compulsory
for Primary children. Refreshments and meals may be bought in the
cafeteria, which is open throughout the day and provides a unique
atmosphere in which to meet informally. All catering is health based
and prepared on the premises in newly equipped kitchens. No additive
drinks are available.
Library
The school benefits from a purpose built computer based Library
completed in 2004. The Library serves to contribute to the academic
success of our pupils and to encourage the habit of reading for
pleasure.
Development currently focuses on three areas:
- Improvement of communication between the library and its users
- Matching of resources to needs
- Development of pupils’ library and information skills
The new, purpose-built building offers many features. The space
is comprised of a class teaching area, a central computer area,
a Primary School bay with floor cushions and carpet, a comfortable
seating area for individual reading/study, toilets and a stock room.
The Library is open throughout the school day. There is a full-time
teacher librarian. Under the guidance of the librarian, classes
are trained in the use of its facilities and in reference and research
techniques. Senior students have access to the library at all times,
whilst others have assigned times for private study or to borrow
and return books.Students from the Secondary School may apply to
become student librarians if they wish. An extensive overhaul and
updating of stock is now in progress. An electronic library system
is installed which directly connects all classrooms on the campus
to the library index for ease of information sharing.
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