Grammar Gazette- Issue 1, 2014

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FOR VISITORS TO OUR SCHOOL , the crane towering over the construction site of the Research Learning Centre (RLC) is difficult to miss. While the busy year continues in earnest around the works, the presence of the crane — working steadily, high above the School — reminds us that an exciting new building is quickly emerging. The artist impression (pictured) also reiterates the very real notion that, by this time next year, we will have a brand new addition to the School’s Gregory Terrace façade. Sitting alongside the School’s historic foundation buildings, the RILC has the potential and responsibility to create a visible history of women’s education and to incorporate current approaches to girls’ education, technology and scholarship. The grandeur of Main Building, the warmth of A Block and the beauty of the Moreton Bay Fig are reflected in the new building. The glass wall at the front provides views of the tree from all levels and the warm red bricks have been painstakingly chosen to match the foundations of the neighbouring A Block. The School community is eagerly watching this new learning space emerge, for the benefit of students of all year levels from 2015 onwards. FAST FACTS An inspiring and contemporary $17.4 million five-storey building Nine general learning areas with a library at its core Group learning and reading areas, flexible learning spaces Dedicated Year 7 outdoor terrace Designed to respond to the School’s growing needs Directly benefitting all girls through leading-edge research and education