St Joseph's College "Building for the Future"

St Joseph’s College

Building for the Future

Introduction There is a shared energy, vision and drive at St Joseph’s College. The aim is to create the independent school of choice both locally and beyond, representing excellent value for money in an environment that both existing and prospective families are proud to be associated with.

St Joseph’s is a special place with a unique ethos. The College is highly regarded for its academic and sporting achievement, as well as the quality of its boarding, pastoral care and extra-curricular provision. The aim of this document is to ensure that St Joseph’s College remains equally well known for its buildings and grounds, including modern, cutting-edge facilities, with accommodation that enhances teaching and learning.

After acquiring the freehold of its 60-acre site the College carried out an estate and buildings’ audit in liaison with external consultants. The findings of this audit, in conjunction with the School’s future needs, have shaped this aspect of our Development Plan. ‘Building for the Future’ is consistent with the College’s strategic aim of ensuring the highest quality educational provision on a campus where facilities are maintained and improved. This underpins a rewarding and enriching student experience.

‘Building for the Future’ includes a vision for the whole campus, along with information on a range of specific developments, which will be supported by strong recruitment and retention strategies. The aim is to constantly maximise the potential of the College’s assets.

We hope that you share our excitement, as we embark together on a new and exciting stage of development for the College, whilst at the same time staying true to our values and traditions and retaining all of the unique elements of the school that makes it ‘St Joseph’s College, Ipswich’.

Mrs Danielle Clarke Principal

Mr Paul Clement Chair of Governors

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Sixth Form Centre Rationale

Rationale

Spec

• To enhance the provision of a high-quality co-educational Sixth Form and experience, to prepare students fully for the adult world • To create a spacious dedicated area for Sixth Form students which is conducive to A- level study and which will support students’ achievement and transition to university and/or their future career • To provide a modern, stimulating, re-energised environment with state of the art facilities for independent study, recreation and community • To create its own identity and atmosphere, marking it out as different from the senior school.

• To increase and raise aspirations of students to aspire to join the Sixth Form and study BTEC and/or A-levels • To create accommodate which is fully accessible to students and staff needs

• Two storey dedicated, light and spacious Sixth Form building • Zones areas for independent and group study • Social hubs • Coffee bar • Café serving hot and cold snacks • Outdoor area for eating and drinking • Sixth Form students’ entrance to the College • Sixth Form students’ parking area • Outdoor area for eating and drinking • Lockers and cloakroom • Dedicated UCAS and Careers resource and student support area • Plasma screens with rolling current affairs, careers and university guidance • Office spaces for the Sixth Form management team • State-of-the-Art ICT facilities, Apple Macs and laptops for students • Video wall

• Charging and docking points for students’ electronic devices 4. A view of the new sixth form space. The dividing wall between the existing DT classrooms has been removed to once ag express the magnificent scale of the old gym. Grey steel columns support a white IT/study zone at a mezzanine level. The Sixth's plywood clad timber office keeps a watchful eye over the space at the end.

• Speakers for students’ mobile music devices • Graffiti wall • Reading and research area • Swipe card entry and registration • Sixth Form seminar and presentation room with smart display • Display areas for exhibiting students’ work • Recreational facilities and area for male and female students • Teachers & student storage areas • Ergonomic functional furniture • Unisex washrooms, with energy efficient hygienic hand dryers • Superfast broadband/Wi-Fi • Lounge area • Multi-purpose lighting and sound systems

All images are for illustration purposes only.

Sixth Form Centre

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Boarding – Junior (Birkfield House)

Rationale

Spec

• To provide enhanced Boarding accommodation within a homely environment for boys and girls in Years 7-11 • To develop and extend dedicated ‘Junior’ Boarding facilities and accommodation • To develop comfortable two, three, four bed accommodation for approx.

90 pupils • To create leisure/social rooms (including television, pool, snooker, table tennis, music and computer access) • To create a dedicated study area • To create direct outdoor and indoor sporting facilities • To create accommodation which is fully accessible for all students and staff

• Two storey accommodation • New shower, wash and toilet facilities • Segregated girls’ and boys’ accommodation • Staff accommodation • Lounge areas on both floors • Study areas • Recreational areas • Student kitchenettes on each floor with fridges, ice machines, smoothie makers, washing machine and dryer facilities • Swipe card access • Reception area • Medical centre with sick bays and therapy area • Network socket in each room with built in Wi Fi • Display • Plasma screens

• Indoor board games and interactive games on the Wii and Xbox.

• Student storage areas • Ergonomic functional and flexible furniture • Unisex washrooms, with energy efficient hygienic hand dryers • Superfast broadband/Wi-Fi • Multi-purpose lighting and sound systems • Acoustically isolated bedrooms • Laundry facility for students and staff • Rehydration facilities on both floors • Vending machines • Fixed electrical appliances, i.e. hairdryers, straighteners, irons, ironing board.

• Complementary toiletries, i.e. shampoo, soaps etc.

All images are for illustration purposes only.

All images are for illustration purposes only.

New Boarding – Sixth Form

Rationale

Spec

• To provide dedicated and bespoke Sixth Form Boarding accommodation • To develop, enhance and extend ‘senior’ Boarding facilities and accommodation • To create a ‘half-way’ house between school and university • To develop comfortable single and twin room accommodation, with ensuite facilities, for approx. 60 students • To create leisure (including television, pool, snooker, table tennis, music and computer access) • To create accommodation which is fully accessible for all students and staff

• Two storey accommodation • Single and twin en-suite bedrooms • New shower, wash and toilet facilities • Segregated girls’ and boys’ accommodation • Internet Café • Staff accommodation • Approved taxi telephone line • Lounge areas on both floors • Dedicated study areas • Recreational areas • Student kitchenettes on each floor • Swipe card access • Reception area • Dedicated parking and drop-off area • Medical centre with sick bays and therapy area • Network socket in each room with built in Wi Fi • Display

• Plasma screens with rolling current affairs and Boarding News • Indoor board games and interactive games on the Wii and Xbox.

• Student storage areas • Ergonomic functional furniture • Unisex washrooms, with energy efficient hygienic hand dryers • Superfast broadband/Wi-Fi • Multi-purpose lighting and sound systems • Acoustically isolated bedrooms • Laundry facility for students and staff • Rehydration facilities on both floors • Vending machines • Fixed electrical appliances, i.e. hairdryers, straighteners, irons, ironing board.

• Complementary toiletries, i.e. shampoo. Soaps etc.

• Individual in-room mini refrigerators.

• In-room hot drink making facilities All images are for illustration purposes only.

All images are for illustration purposes only.

Cricket Pavilion

Rationale

Spec

• To provide a building for hosting, accommodating and viewing sport matches • To provide a ground-floor foyer and a multi-purpose first floor suite, with spectators’ balcony overlooking the grounds • To provide an upper viewing level with both a multi-use social area and panoramic views of the surrounding sports pitches • To provide changing rooms and showers as well as a communal space with kitchen and servery • To provide facilities to support links and partnerships with external organisations • To create accommodation which is fully accessible for all students, staff and visitors

• Kitchenette • Referees’ changing area • Changing rooms for students and referees • Unisex showers and washroom facilities, with energy efficient hygienic hand dryers • Spectators’ viewing area/balcony • Function suite • Plasma screens with rolling sporting updates and highlights • External digital scoreboards • Storage space • Equipment storage • Seating stands • Public address system All images are for illustration purposes only.

Roof formed from Single Ply Membrane with Aluminium Fascia Trim Roof formed from Single Ply Membrane with Aluminium Fascia Trim with timber Decking

with timber Decking

Stained T&G Boarding to Soffit

ard

High Level Aluminium Glazing with Doors leading to staircase

scoreboard

Stained T&G Boarding to Soffit High Level Aluminium Glazing with Doors leading to staircase

FRONT ELEVATION (EAST)

175mm Dia Timber Columns with Galv. Steel flitch plates

FRONT ELEVATION (EAST)

175mm Dia Timber Columns with Galv. Steel flitch plates

REVISION

REAR ELEVATION (WEST)

DESCRIPTION

TITLE

JOB NO

PROJECT

PROPOSED CRICKET PAVILION

DRG NO

ST JOSEPHS COLLEGE BELSTEAD ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK. CLIENT

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DRAWN

ELEVATIONS (EAST & WEST)

ST JOSEPHS COLLEGE

4101 03 1:100 @ A2

SCALE

DATE

DRAWN

Nov 08 mr

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REVISION

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5

10

15

WINCER KIEVENAAR Chartered Architects

DESCRIPTION

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TITLE

ELEVATIONS (EAST & WEST)

Chapel

Rationale

Spec

• To ensure the longevity of the building and its structure • To provide a multi- functional space for liturgy, services, assemblies, performances, concerts, meetings and teaching • To maximise the building’s potential and use of space for the benefit of students and staff, parents and visitors • To provide a space which is comfortable and that is at the heart of the community • To create a Heritage Centre which will tell the story of our College linking past with present and the future.

• To provide a lecture theatre environment, which is both stand alone and broadcastable over the Internet.

• To provide a space for appropriate activities for example public speaking • To create accommodation which is fully accessible for all students and staff

• Re-sealed roof • Altar for Mass • Tiered retractable cushioned seating • Adaptable performance space • Multi-purpose lighting and sound systems with mixing desks • Superfast broadband/Wi Fi • Display Screens visible from all areas • Heritage centre for the College’s archives • Dressing room for students • Carpeted walkways • Lapel microphones • Enhanced and adaptable heating • Display areas for students’ work • Display and storage for preserving and displaying items of historical interest about the College • Seating for approx. 600 All images are for illustration purposes only.

Retractable Seating

Boiler Room Screen

Bose Room Match Speakers

Bleachers / Benches

Main entrance

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Reception

Rationale

Spec

• To provide a dedicated centre to welcome and meet with visitors and current parents • To enhance the experience and first impression of visitors and guests.

• To provide information including campus maps, prospectuses, curriculum information • To create accommodation which is fully accessible for all students’, staff and visitor needs • To provide dedicated accommodation, facilities and work space for staff • To provide a library and research centre for students

• Modern, spacious multifunctional area • Storage areas • Hospitality area for visitors • Ergonomic functional furniture • Unisex washrooms, with energy efficient hygienic hand dryers • Multi-purpose lighting and sound systems • Plasma screens • Automated signing and out • Swipe card entry to staff areas • High speed broadband/Wi Fi • Well configured work and hospitality spaces • Materials, finishes and colours chosen in line with the College’s colour branding palette • Air conditioned environment All images are for illustration purposes only.

Glass pod Meeting pod

Screen

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Phase 2 – Sport Pavilion

Rationale

Spec

• To provide a function space for sports’ events • To provide a ground-floor foyer and a multi-purpose first floor suite, with spectators’ balcony overlooking the grounds • To provide an upper viewing level with both a multi-use social area and panoramic views of the surrounding sports pitches • To provide a link and covered walkway to the Sports hall and Sports Hall facilities.

• To support the further development of sport, including, golf, long jump, high jump and shotput • To be located centrally with existing facilities and access to the rugby pitches.

• To create accommodation which is fully accessible for all students, staff and visitors

• Catering and function room • Viewing balcony • Plasma screens with rolling sporting updates and highlights • Storage space • Kitchenette • Referees’ changing area • Changing rooms • Unisex washroom facilities, with energy efficient hygienic hand dryers

• Viewing area/platform • Function suite • External digital scoreboards • Equipment storage • Seating stands • Public address system • Video analysis room

All images are for illustration purposes only.

All images are for illustration purposes only.

Creative and Performing Arts Centre

Rationale

Spec

• To provide dedicated accommodation for Creative and Performing Arts in line with the College’s Artsmark Gold status and accreditation • To provide an environment and facilities which will enhance the teaching, learning and quality of experience for students and staff • To provide an environment where the Arts are able to be showcased.

• To create accommodation which is fully accessible for all students, staff and staff

• Two storey, modern, spacious accommodation • Well lit areas throughout, including a balcony area for outside work • Practice hall for rehearsals, performances, drama • Foyer including a social hub with café and display areas for students’ work, art installations and exhibitions • Bespoke photography studios • Sound-proofed music practice rooms • Music teaching rooms • Art studios • Art teaching rooms • Storage areas • Catering area for exhibition evenings • Apple Mac room for music and art • Dance studio • Recording studio • High levels of controlled natural lighting to all key teaching spaces provide a stimulating learning environment

• Teachers and student storage areas • Ergonomic functional furniture • Unisex washrooms, with energy efficient hygienic hand dryers • Multi-purpose lighting and sound systems • Acoustically isolated classrooms • State-of-the-Art ICT facilities including, Apple Macs and laptops for students • Smart display • Swipe card entry and registration • High speed broadband/Wi Fi • Well configured rooms • Materials, finishes and colours chosen in line with the College’s colour branding palette • Classrooms with variable light control within the room and in specific zones • Air conditioned environment

All images are for illustration purposes only.

All images are for illustration purposes only.

Classroom for the Future & Communication Zone (former 55 Block)

Rationale

Spec

• To be designed for children and young people • To create the most conducive environment for learning • To create a positive classroom environment which promotes creativity and independent learning • To create spaces which are fully accessible to all students and staff needs • To create an environment with spacious and flexible spaces • To incorporate colour palettes an interior design which can have positive effects on students and their learning environment.

• To incorporate a variety of technologies to enhance teaching and learning.

• State-of-the-art ICT facilities, Apple Macs and laptops for students • Multi-touch desks • Smart display boards/touch screen plasma displays • Swipe card entry and registration • High speed broadband/Wi-Fi • Well configured rooms, • Non-slip floors in corridors which are durable and easy to maintain.

• Carpeted classrooms to improve acoustics • Walls painted in non-glare finishes.

• Materials, finishes and colours will be chosen in line with the College’s colour branding pallet • Classrooms with variable light control within the room and in specific zones

• Mechanical ventilation and cooling for classrooms with operable exterior windows.

• Digital clocks linked to the College’s tannoy system.

• Teacher & student storage areas • Ergonomic functional and flexible furniture • Rehydration facilities • Unisex washrooms, with energy efficient hygienic hand dryers • Multi-purpose lighting and sound systems • Blackout blinds • Acoustically isolated classrooms • Display areas for students’ work

All images are for illustration purposes only.

Theatre

Rationale

Spec

• To provide a dedicated space for student performances, rehearsals, concerts and public speaking and debating • To enhance students’ experience of Creative and Performing Arts in line with the College’s Arts mark Gold status • To provide a space for meetings, presentations, conferences and exhibitions • To provide a light and airy foyer area complete with front of house facilities and a flexible teaching and exhibition area.

• To provide an impressive double height rehearsal and seating area.

• To provide innovative stage lighting, sound and studio systems to give both performers and audiences the very best theatre experience.

• To create accommodation which is fully accessible for all students, staff and visitors

• Comfortable, tiered seating for approx. 200 • Bespoke stage area • Green room area • Dressing rooms • Foyer area with catering facilities and bar • Ergonomic functional furniture • Unisex washrooms, with energy efficient hygienic hand dryers

• Light and airy foyer area for teaching and art exhibitions • Box office and modern staff offices • Large, double height rehearsal and teaching studio • State of the art sound, lighting and studio systems • Orchestra area • Stage equipment • Set storage • Stage access

All images are for illustration purposes only.

All images are for illustration purposes only.

Phase 2 Prep & Swimming Pool

Rationale

Spec

• To extend and develop accommodation for students in the Prep School • To enhance students’ experience in the Prep School • To provide an environment that has character and that is multi-sensory with an outdoor play areas.

• To provide seven further classrooms with dedicated washroom facilities • To remove all prep school teaching demountable classrooms from the College • To provide facilities for an outdoor swimming pool and changing facilities • To create accommodation which is fully accessible for all students and staff needs

• 7 additional classrooms including dedicated Music, Design Technology, Science, Art and Food Technology areas • Medical room • Outdoor swimming pool with changing area • Lifeguard station • Linked walkway into the Chapel • Display areas for exhibiting students’ work • Recreational facilities • Teachers and student storage areas • Ergonomic functional furniture • Unisex washrooms, with energy efficient hygienic hand dryers • Superfast broadband/Wi-Fi • Multi-purpose lighting and sound systems • Acoustically isolated classrooms

• State-of-the-Art ICT facilities including, Apple Macs and laptops for students • Multi-touch desks • Smart display • Swipe card entry and registration • High speed broadband/Wi Fi • Shaded outdoor areas for outdoor play • Well configured rooms • Non-slip floors which are durable and easy to maintain.

• Walls painted in non-glare finishes.

• Materials, finishes and colours will be chosen in line with the College’s colour branding pallet • Classrooms will have variable light control within the room and in specific zones • Air conditioned environment All images are for illustration purposes only.

All images are for illustration purposes only.

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