This will enable us to complete the redevelopment of the WN Oats Centre into a new teaching and learning centre.īy working and giving together we can ensure that our students have the best possible facilities and programs for their all-round development, learning and enrichment. With the new Sports Centre nearing completion, we move into the Community Phase of the Capital Campaign where we seek to fund the $1.5M shortfall from our community members. The School has committed savings and borrowings but there is a funding shortfall of $1.5M which the School is seeking from our community.Īlthough transforming our built environment is our urgent priority, Friends’ will always be committed to growing our scholarships and bursaries capacity to attract and support talented and deserving students who enrich our campus life and strengthen the diversity of our student body.Īccordingly, The Board of Governors approved a Capital Campaign with a target of $2M to fund the $1.5M shortfall in the building works, and seek $500K to enhance our scholarship and bursary funds. The building program has been costed at $12M. The architectural plans are truly impressive. Resurfacing the bottom tennis courts to competition level.A new learning centre on the site of the current WN Oats Gymnasium.A new Sports Centre on the top tennis courts.The resulting Campus Redevelopment Phase One program comprises: In 2016 The Board of Governors approved a Master Plan that recommended large scale revisions across the School as part of a major renewal of our teaching and learning facilities. Let us do our duty and hand on a brightly burning torch We must give of ourselves if we are to give light. We are not merely carrying the torch – We are the torch. ![]() Like the Torch in the School’s iconic crest Īlthough the light it sheds is that of learning, its main purpose is to give the light of Peace and Goodwill to the whole world. Let your inner light shine and show your support for this transformational $2 million philanthropic investment in The Friends’ School. ![]() Illuminate provides an opportunity for our community to show leadership and vision to enable our school to be the best it can be. Importantly, this development also addresses capacity and accessibility challenges on the Commercial Road campus.Īs we complete and celebrate 135 years of students making a positive difference locally, nationally and globally, we are proud to announce, Illuminate – Campaign for The Friends’ School. These new facilities are vital to support the School’s vision of providing a world-class, Quaker co-education for our students. Establishing a new learning centre on the site of the WN Oats Gymnasium.Building a new multi-purpose Sports Centre and.In 2021, the Campus Redevelopment Phase One commenced, which involves: The School’s Master Plan has a bold vision to significantly enhance our students’ educational experience and environment. A great transformation is underway at The Friends’ School Commercial Road campus.
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