We have been most fortunate in securing additional funding for the painting of one of our dear old buildings (they all need some love but it’s a good start).  This has all happened rather quickly so I write to let you know that next Monday, 19^th May 2025 painting works will commence on the external façade and undercroft areas of C Block (prep building-staffroom-art room).

These works will take approximately six weeks to complete, weather permitting and we share with you here a rough timeline but certainly the agreed process:

• From Monday 19th (week 5): Painting of undercroft of C Block
• Approximately Wednesday 21st to Friday 23rd: Erection of scaffold in phase one area (From Office through Loose Parts Area to car space)/potentially painting.
• Week 6: Painting of C Block in phase 1 area 
• Week 7: Scaffolding moved to phase 2 area (From car space around into Anthony Street playground) and painting of phase 2 area
• Week 8: Painting of phase 2 area
• Week 9: Scaffolding moved to phase 3 area (sculpture garden side of building)/painting of phase 3 area
• Week 10: Scaffolding moved to phase 4 area (bottom of sculpture garden outside staff room)/painting of phase 4 area. 

I am sure you know that the safety of your children, our staff and community is paramount to us. The DoE has clear guidelines as does the company awarded the contract.

The following key, but not exhaustive, precautions/safety measures are being put in place:

• Temporary security fencing will be installed to close off access to work areas
• Playgrounds will be closed while works are in those areas
• Junior Boys toilets will be closed during certain stages of works- students will have access to Senior Boys and hall toilets
• Senior Boys toilets should remain open throughout works with fencing directing students safely to access points
• Work will occur on weekends where possible to help limit disruption
• Paint and work supplies will be locked away securely with only access permitted to contractors
• The paint on the building will not be sanded back, but treated with approved product to soften it for removal, negating the impact of paint flakes and dust particles. 

We will ensure that we keep the community updated on the progress of the works as they evolve. Please remain connected to FaceBook and SchoolZine for further updates.

We thank you for your support and understanding while these exciting improvements take place. We are excited about the old gal looking glorious.