New development at Dominic College

The progressive upgrading of Dominic College facilities has accelerated, and the impressive redevelopment of the oldest classrooms, the Bosco rooms, in the Boys’ Town building is on track to be ready for students when they return for Term 1 2016.

In 2014, Dominic College was awarded a Federal Government Grant by the Capital Projects Committee to help fund the redevelopment of the Year 7-10 Bosco House classrooms located in the Boys Town Building, the Siena and Bosco toilets, and the installation of a new covered walkway to link the Bosco House corridor to the Guzman House corridor.

Dominic College Business Manager, Mr Dylan Chivers, said the Bosco House classrooms have been refurbished to be more contemporary 21^st century learning spaces. With larger glazed doors, improved windows, and glazed partitions separating classrooms, connection between learning spaces has been opened up to accommodate larger collaborative group work, team teaching and community gatherings. Upgraded heating and lighting, and new furnishings will further enhance the learning spaces.

“The new covered walkway will create a plaza feel to the grassed area outside the Siena House classrooms”, he said.

“It will improve the connections across House areas and will increase the covered areas students can use during lunch and recess, as well as significantly upgrading access.”

“Maverick Builders have been working extremely hard to complete this project on time, whilst ensuring the highest level of student safety is maintained.”

Dominic College Principal, Ms Beth Gilligan said, “architect and old scholar, Elvio Brianese and Liminal Architecture, understand our needs to provide very contemporary learning spaces without compromising the historical fabric of this significant foundation building.”

“While keeping the heritage of our Boys’ Town Building intact, we have been able to bring the oldest of our classrooms into the 21^st century, so that students have the environment needed to support their learning.”