West Buckland To Build New Study Centre

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West Buckland New Sixth Form Boarding House Study Centre
Plans for West Buckland’s new sixth form boarding house and study centre

West Buckland School has secured planning permission for a new Study Centre and Sixth Form Boarding House. Construction works on the £5m project will begin in July, with the development to the school campus transforming the study environment for all senior school pupils along with the living arrangements for sixth form boarders when both buildings open in the Autumn Term 2015.

The Study Centre will be equipped to enable students and teachers to use the latest technology for independent learning and teaching. The ground floor will house a classroom, open plan study spaces, library, IT resources and a careers and higher education area. The first floor will provide a classroom and dedicated sixth form study area and further IT resources. The design will enable students to work in a similar environment to the one they are likely to experience at university.

The boarding house will provide 70 en suite single bedrooms for boys and girls along with a variety of social spaces. Both buildings will be located in close proximity and have been designed to create a dynamic new hub to the campus that encourages interaction and integration between day and boarding students.

Headmaster John Vick says: “Our new Study Centre will provide pupils with an outstanding environment, enabling them to learn independently and fulfil their academic potential. The Sixth Form Boarding House will be a superb facility and combined with the Study Centre, will help our senior students prepare for university and enjoy their full experience in the West Buckland Sixth Form.

“This development is one of the most significant in West Buckland’s 150 year history and demonstrates our continued ambition and commitment to provide all of our day and boarding students with the best facilities and learning opportunities.”

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