Project Updates

Week 34 on site, and the pace is picking up with several milestones to share:

• The second crane has arrived! It will be used to help construct the new Sports Centre.
• The foundations are now complete, with drainage being completed ahead of the steelwork.
• Pre-cast concrete stairs adjacent to the first lift shaft have also started to be installed.

There is an interesting reason why the steel construction has started at the top of the wing. By starting here, BAM can now work on different areas of the site at the same time, including the wing, the spine and the Sports Centre, as they all connect at this corner of the building. It means several parts of the new school can now start progressing simultaneously. Quite exciting to see!

Week 31 marks a major moment for the project, with the site moving into its next phase:

• Our enabling works are now complete, and we have officially entered the main construction phase of our new school!
• The first lift shaft has now been erected, marking another important milestone in the build.
• Phase 1 of the steelwork has commenced, with the structure of the new building beginning to take shape.
• Borehole drilling is also ongoing, with works continuing across the site.

We will continue to share updates as the new building rises over the coming weeks.

Work continues to progress well across the site this week, with a number of key activities taking place:

• Foundation works continue across the site, with progress being made in key areas of the new school building.
• The new school’s steel frame is now being manufactured off-site, bringing the building one step closer to taking shape.
• Drilling is now underway for the ground source heat pump where the engineers are drilling deep boreholes (200+ metres each) to access the stable temperatures underground which will allow the system to extract heat efficiently even in winter.

We will continue to share updates as work advances over the coming weeks.

This week has seen continued progress on site, with two key milestones to share:

• Foundation works for the new school are moving forward at pace, as the project continues to take shape.
• We have moved into our temporary classrooms, which will be in use over the next two years while the new school is being built. These classrooms will provide dedicated teaching spaces for Health and Social Care and Social Sciences throughout the construction period, creating a new learning environment while work continues on the main development.

Thank you to everyone for your continued support and patience as we move through this exciting stage of the project. Every week brings us one step closer to our fantastic new school building.

Work continues to progress well across the site this week, with a number of key activities taking place:

• Foundation works for the new school building remain ongoing, with strong progress being made as preparations advance ahead of the next phase of construction.
• Fit-out works on the temporary classrooms are continuing this week, with internal finishes being completed across the units.
• Installation of ICT equipment has begun within the temporary classrooms, with cabling, devices and AV being set up to make the spaces ready for staff and students.
• Groundworks across the wider site remain ongoing as further preparation continues for the main build.

We will continue to share updates as work advances over the coming weeks.

Work continues to progress well across the site this week, with a number of key activities taking place:

• Groundworks continue to progress, preparing the area for construction over the next couple of months.
• Steel for the construction of the new building is now in production.
• Fit-out works on the temporary classrooms are underway.
• BAM are hosting a number of our Year 10 students for work experience this week.

We will continue to share updates as work advances over the coming weeks.

Work continues to progress well across the site this week, with a number of key activities taking place:

• Foundation works for the new school building are continuing to progress.
• Deep drainage works on the contractor access road at the front of school are ongoing.
• Tarmacking around the new temporary classrooms has been completed, with hoardings now in place.

We will continue to share updates as work advances over the coming weeks.

Work continues to progress well across the site this week, with a number of key activities taking place:

• Surfacing works have begun around the new temporary classrooms.
• Foundation works for the main school building are continuing to progress.
• Deep drainage works are being carried out on the contractor access road at the front of school, scheduled to continue until 8 June.
• The majority of the construction site is now enclosed behind hoardings.

We will continue to share updates as work advances over the coming weeks.

Work continues to progress well across the site this week, with a number of key activities taking place:

• Delivery of the temporary classrooms has taken place as the site prepares for their installation.
• Groundworks on the back field continue to progress as part of the preparation for the new school building.
• Site clearance has begun in the area where the Business block has been demolished.
• Work has commenced on the installation of drainage for the new building.

We will continue to share updates as work advances over the coming weeks.

Work continues across the site this week, with ongoing groundworks on the back field.

• Work on the back field continues to progress as part of the ongoing ground preparation for the new build.
• Demolition of the Business block has commenced as part of the enabling works programme.
• The pedestrian footpath on the service road between Science and Art has been completed.
• Fencing along the contractor footpath to the side of JDSH has been completed.

We will continue to share updates as work advances over the coming weeks.

Good progress continues across the site during the second week of the Easter holidays, with several key milestones reached:

• BAM site cabins have arrived and been positioned on the former D&T car park.
• Installation of the bridge between the main school and the Millennium Block has been completed.
• The footpath around the rear of the Millennium Block has been tarmacked in preparation for the new one-way system.
• Tarmacking on the back field has been completed.

We will continue to share updates as work advances over the coming weeks.

Work continues to progress well across the site during the Easter holiday period, with a number of key activities taking place:

• Drainage and service diversion works at the rear of the school have been completed.
• The Business block is being cleared and prepared ahead of its upcoming demolition.
• Groundwork preparation for the temporary classroom accommodation continues to progress.
• Installation of the bridge between the main school and the Millennium Block is progressing well.

We will continue to share updates as work advances over the coming weeks.

Work continues to progress well across the site this week, with all ongoing activities from previous weeks continuing.

• Installation of the Millennium Block bridge has started.
• Aggregate deliveries continue to support the ongoing groundworks across the site.
• Cleaning of the boiler room remains ongoing.

We will continue to share updates as work advances over the coming weeks.

Significant progress has been made this week with the demolition of the KSVA building taking place on Tuesday 17 March. Alongside this, several other key works are continuing across the site.

• The KSVA building was demolished on Tuesday 17 March as part of the ongoing site clearance programme.
• Footpaths from the front of school through to the Millennium Block have been tarmacked and re-opened for use by staff and students.
• Tarmac works across the site have been completed.
• Delivery of aggregates has taken place to support the next phase of groundworks’
• Cleaning of the boiler room continues as part of the enabling works programme.

We will continue to share updates as work advances over the coming weeks.

Work continues across multiple areas of the site this week, with a number of visible changes taking shape around the school grounds.

• A full survey and clearance of the portacabin has been carried out in preparation for its upcoming demolition.
• Work is progressing on the new footpath adjacent to the service road between Art and Science, improving access across the site for staff and students.
• A new path around the rear of the Millennium Block has also started, further enhancing safe movement around the school.
• The hoardings at the front of school have been completed and painted.
• Drainage works are being carried out over the weekend to minimise disruption during the school week.
• Road widening continues to provide improved contractor access to the back field area.
• Cut and fill operations on the back field remain ongoing throughout the week as ground preparation for the new build progresses.

We will continue to share updates as work advances over the coming weeks.

Another busy week on site with several key milestones reached and ongoing works continuing across the school grounds.

• The staff car park has been formally handed back over and is now fully available for use.
• The contractor compound has been relocated from the tennis courts, which have been cleaned and handed back to the school for use.
• Chimney demolition took place on 28 February as part of the ongoing site preparation works.
• Road widening continues to accommodate construction traffic, with the existing footpath being maintained to ensure safe access for students throughout.
• A new footpath is being provided along the access road between Science and Art to enhance safety for pedestrians.
• A new site storage compound is being created at the rear of the Millennium Block.
• Cut and fill works on the back field continue throughout the week as part of the ground preparation for the new build.

We will continue to share updates as work advances over the coming weeks.

We are pleased to share further progress on the new school build, with several key developments taking place across the site as preparations continue for the next phase of construction.

• Staff car park alterations have now been fully completed and handed back over for use.
• Works on the back field are continuing to progress as part of the preparation for the new build. Groundworks remain ongoing, with the area being levelled and readied for the next phase of construction activity.
• Installation of more permanent site fencing is currently underway. This will enhance site security, clearly define construction zones, and ensure the safety of students, staff, and visitors as the project moves forward.

We will continue to share updates as work advances over the coming weeks.

We are pleased to share further progress on the enabling works phase of the new build.

• The extension to the overspill car park has now been fully completed, providing additional capacity and improved traffic flow during peak times. This will help to ease congestion at the start and end of the school day.
• At the rear of the site, topsoil has been removed from the back field and taken off site in preparation for the next phase of groundworks.
• The new vehicle gates have been completed, enhancing site access and overall security. These will support improved traffic management and controlled entry to the school grounds.
• Significant surfacing works have also been carried out, with tarmacking completed to the rear of the school, at the top of Storth Lane, and within the front car park, creating safer and more durable surfaces across key access areas.
• Finally, BAM have now moved into their site cabins located on the front field, establishing their on-site base as the main construction phase progresses.

We will continue to share updates as work advances over the coming weeks.

Enabling Works Video Update

The T4 classroom has been demolished this week as part of the ongoing site clearance. Work has also begun on the back field, with preparation underway to support the next stages of the enabling works programme.

T4 Classroom — Before & After

Before

After

The temporary classroom block E15 has been successfully demolished as part of the ongoing enabling works. This is a key milestone in preparing the site for the new build, freeing up space for the construction programme to progress.

Watch the timelapse of the demolition below:

The first four weeks of the enabling works programme focus on establishing the construction site and carrying out essential preparation works across the school grounds. Key activities during this period include:

• Set up traffic management to work on exit gate
• Set up contractor site cabins and welfare
• Provide gateman hut
• Segregate walkway to 3G pitch
• Fencing erected
• Large plant deliveries
• Trimming of trees throughout site
• Remove decking area and soil, flatten to ground level
• Erect scaffolding for roof works
• Demolition of portacabin E15
• Fill in potholes on lane toward 3G pitch
• Create contractor site and parking adjacent to 3G pitch
• Extend school car park adjacent to 3G pitch
• Cleaning of boiler house and substation
• Widen service road
• Strip top soil from back field for construction of site footpath
• Divert utilities from back of school across roof
• Create trench for water connection
• Relocate contractor cabins to new area adjacent to 3G pitch