d n a s t r o Spellbeing W
Centre
After many years of planning, preparation and consultation, we are excited to announce that the construction of our new Sports and Wellbeing Centre is well under way. This will be a significant addition to Korowa, providing benefits in areas ranging from sport and leisure to drama and music. The building, designed by award winning firm Sally Draper Architects, will feature an indoor pool and changerooms, multi-use indoor sports courts, fully equipped gym, studio spaces for dance, pilates and yoga, perceptual motor program (PMP) studio, consulting rooms for our health services, counsellor, psychologist, careers counsellor and learning support staff, multipurpose room for drama performances and events, a rooftop netball court and a commercial kitchen and cafeteria as well as extensive external landscaping. At Korowa, we recognise that sport is an integral part of young women’s lives; it promotes a healthy lifestyle, provides skills in leadership, teamwork and goal setting, and has been shown to increase girls’ confidence levels and self-esteem. Studies also show that physical activity reduces the rate of depression and anxiety, and boosts productivity and focus. Natalie Lath, Director of Sport at Korowa, said: “This Centre will support our mission to engage every girl in physical activity opportunities as an important commitment to fitness, general wellbeing and a healthy lifestyle at Korowa and beyond.” This is the most important and significant project in the history of Korowa. At the recent Ground Breaking Ceremony, Helen Carmody, Principal said “This will be a beautiful building combining aesthetic form and function to create what will be the living heart of Korowa. A place where people will meet, connect, create, perform, compete, train, relax, work and learn together. A space that’s inviting, welcoming, sustainable and connected to the natural environment.” There are indeed exciting times ahead.
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