This in from the IW Council in their own words. Ed
A new school that will become Gatten & Lake Primary’s new home from September has been completed.
The state of the art building, which is close to the current primary school, will provide modern facilities for over 200 children.
‘Sunesis Keynes’ design
The school includes a large open area design which contains learning support spaces and a main hall. This allows the whole school to be used as a large flexible zone, maximising the available teaching space.
The design, known in the industry as a ‘Sunesis Keynes’ design, lends itself to a variety of learning modes, from traditional teaching through to independent learning.
The building features solar panels to help reduce energy costs, and it benefits from underfloor heating. Outside, it has a secure sports area and a modern CCTV system.
The classrooms are organised in pairs and include modern facilities such as interactive whiteboards and wireless networks for teaching devices. They also feature shared toilet and cloakroom provision and also have easy access to outside play areas, which have been designed to provide external learning zones.
Top quality educational facilities
Richard Priest, Isle of Wight Council cabinet member responsible for children’s services said:
“It is very important children have access to top quality educational facilities to support their learning.
“This new building that will become Gatten & Lake’s new home later this year is a fantastic example of a modern, well designed school that will help benefit the local area.”
Watch the video tour
A video, showing the new school and its facilities, has been made by the council
The school will begin occupation of the building from September 2013.
Image: © Isle of Wight Council
