This has transformed our synthetic sports area into an all-round, all-weather teaching and play space. Spanning the entire length and width of the court area, this cover is a welcome addition to the Junior School Donvale learning landscape. It will allow our students to enjoy physical activities and outdoor learning regardless of the weather conditions.
This new cover also enhances the safety and comfort of the space, reducing the heat and glare from the sun and providing protection from the rain. We look forward to seeing our students, parents and staff make the most of this fantastic facility in the coming years.
We are delighted to confirm that our Early Learning Centre (ELC) will undergo a significant upgrade in the coming months. This project is part of our strategic plan to provide a seamless and integrated learning environment for our three- and four-year-old ELC groups and also offer more days.
In 2025, our ELC will run parallel groups with a five-day four-year-old program working in conjunction with a three-day three-year-old offering. Current and future parents have welcomed these extra days. We believe that this arrangement will provide more flexibility and continuity for our families and more opportunities for our children to learn and grow together. Our large existing ELC classroom will remain. We will not compromise this generous and well-resourced space which will be solely for our four-year-old group next year, as a space they already call home.
Work has already commenced on a new heated undercover gathering space along with an adjoining Learning Development (LD) and after-school care area. This is phase one of the redevelopment project. Similar to the current space, this additional undercover area will provide a sheltered and comfortable space for the ELC children to gather, play and learn throughout the year. The new LD and after-school areas will offer a purpose-built learning space for our students and staff.
In September, works will begin on the new three-year-old learning space in readiness for 2025. This is phase two of the project. Constructed in the current LD/after-school care space, this classroom will be spacious, bright and equipped with modern furniture and resources. It will also have direct access to the outdoor play area.
We look forward to sharing more updates and photos as the project progresses. Thank you for your support and patience during this exciting time of transformation.
Steve Wilson
Head of Junior School Donvale