Primary School Update

The new school building is taking shape with most of the triple glazed windows now in place. These take 2 to 3 days to fit for each classroom due to their size and weight! The wooden panels are being fitted to the top half of the building now, ready for more insulation next week. This helps to fully insulate the building like a thermos flask for our Passivhaus status. These will then be rendered.

Alongside the building project I have also been working with Pentagon Play who create play equipment and do floor markings on playgrounds. We have received our proposals for the play equipment which will be installed once we take possession of the building later this year. It will mean a short delay between moving in and having it fitted but I know it will be worth the wait. All proceeds raised for the FOFS (Friends of Frenchay School) will go towards new play equipment for the site, along with any other donations we receive.

Along with this I have been busy working with the interior designers, choosing the colours for each room along with the furniture and carpets/flooring. As you can imagine, this is a mammoth task for a two form entry school. Lots of fun too though! The theme for the colour scheme is in line with our new logo, with an aim to be natural in colours and the feel. This reflects our beautiful surroundings with the conservation area on our doorstep. The view from the classrooms, overlooking the conservation area, is really quite tranquil and calming. We can’t wait to get in!

The move is now planned for the 14th – 16th September so we will need to close for a short period of time to unpack and get set up. We will become a single form entry school in September so have additional places for some new pupils. We are looking forward to increasing our school community and welcoming new children to our warm and friendly family. If anyone is looking for a place in September please contact South Glos Admissions team.

Katherine Marks, Headteacher