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Old School House A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to provide an innovative Sixth Form education in a truly inspirational space.
Be the Difference At Francis Holland School, Sloane Square, we provide an education which, not only prepares young women for a fast-changing, technological world, but which enables them to make, and to be, the difference in society. Social Enterprise and Collaboration What makes our school different is our emphasis on social enterprise. We have a mentoring programme to support our senior girls throughout their Sixth Form studies and Innovation Sprints, led by entrepreneurs-in-residence, which provide a framework for real-life business learning with, importantly, an emphasis on giving back. We collaborate with entrepreneurs in our community and network with a host of bright and passionate people who recognise the importance of changing the mindset of the next generation, of nurturing talent and compassion. As a result, our numbers are growing as families turn to us for this transformational education. In September 2019 we introduced a four-form entry at Year 7 and we have seen unprecedented numbers entering our Sixth Form, eager for an environment which promotes creativity, enterprise and innovation.
An Inspirational Space 178 Ebury St is an impressive three-storey Victorian building which backs directly onto our existing science wing. Originally a boys’ school, it has since been home to a builders’ merchant, a wine company and, most recently, a firm of architects. With the creation of direct access to our existing Grosvenor wing (whilst retaining its own entrance for our independent Sixth Formers) this beautiful, light and airy space is perfectly placed to provide the ideal backdrop for our new innovative Sixth Form centre. in which to Deliver our Vision Over the next five years, we anticipate that our school roll will rise by more than 100 pupils and we see the Old School House as the ideal environment in which to bring our vision to life, increasing our school footprint by 909m2 - an additional 15% of our existing area.
For Many Years we have Hoped to Acquire this Beautiful Building We are delighted that the Grosvenor Estate has at last agreed to grant us a lease on the Old School House and we have already appointed a firm of specialist school architects to transform the building from an office space into a creative Sixth Form centre. Work is now well under way and we look forward to opening the doors in September 2020. Our Governors have given their full support to the acquisition of the building, recognising a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fulfil our vision of providing an innovative and entrepreneurial education in a truly inspirational space – providing a unique stepping stone to life beyond school.
This is a Transformative Project for our Whole Community The transformation of the Old School House into our new Sixth Form centre will also enable us to move our upper school pupils into the Centre for Creative Enterprise – providing them with their own inspiring and sophisticated environment for their new creative curriculum. Constant Evolution We are a dynamic school, constantly evolving and adapting to the needs of our pupils and the world around us and we value your involvement in the latest stage of our transformation.
What We Have Already Building for the Future 2016-19
In 2016 we launched our Building for the Future campaign to facilitate the building
Achieved with Your Help of spaces which would enable creative learning and teaching and an environment
which promotes wellbeing. The generosity of parents and friends resulted in the
provision of:
• the Centre for Creative Learning – an award-winning library with a beautiful and
1881 School Opens tranquil roof garden
on Ebury Terrace • the Burman Wellbeing Suite which houses our innovative counselling provision
Carmel
Relocated to the Hall 2010 • new infant classrooms with outdoor play space, and the latest technology in all
Graham Terrace Previously a working Junior teaching rooms
building in 1883. men’s club, Carmel Hall • the Kanwar Computing Suite which has seen our first students inspired to study
created a dedicated computer science at university
performing arts space, • the Manoukian Performing Arts Studio which meets the growing enthusiasm for
Grosvenor complete with soundproof ballet and dance
Wing 1998 music practice rooms and • the Centre for Creative Enterprise, providing exceptional seminar teaching space
This extension on lighting equipment. and a state-of-the-art social area for our Sixth Formers
The Bowden the far side of the • the Brankovic Fitness Studio, offering pupils and staff alike a wonderful daily
Wing 1960 playground created work-out opportunity.
Purchased to add a our gym, science labs
new staff room, and art rooms.
library, classrooms
and changing rooms.
Morison
Building &
Playground Old School House 2020
Morison
1922 Library 2000
This was originally Donated by the
the gym. Junior School
Junior Friends, this
Jubilee Wing
1977 refurbishment
transforms a gym
With the support of
into a library.
our community, the
Junior School was
moved into their
own wing on the
other side of the
playground.
Our New Challenge
The Old School House will be equipped with its own science lab, a fitness
suite and seminar rooms to reflect the specific requirements of Sixth Form
class sizes. It will include independent study and reading areas, along with
attractive social space and dining facilities.
Breakout areas and refreshment stations around the building will facilitate
mentoring from our business partners and we will seek to offer this
wonderful space as a resource to the local community to foster
collaboration and enterprise.
The cost of redesigning the building and integrating it into the school
is estimated to be in the region of £3.5m.
The Governors are fully committed to the project and have agreed that
Francis Holland Schools will underwrite the cost. The Development Office
is seeking to raise at least £700,000, however, to ensure that the building
offers our young women the transformative experience to which
they aspire.
Indicative
collaborative
study area
Dedicated
Sixth Form
Library
Be a Part of our Future
There will be many opportunities to make a contribution, whatever
the amount, so that you and your daughter can be part of the most
important development in the School’s history, one which will seal the
place of Francis Holland School, Sloane Square as the most innovative
and successful in the city.
If you would like to learn more about how you can become involved or
would like to make a donation, do not hesitate to get in touch with the
Development Office at: development@fhst.org.uk
Collaborative
study/lounge areaThank You for Your Support
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