20
THE OLD SUTTONIAN
The Changing Face of the School FEATURES
by Helen Knott (Staff 2004-)
O
ver the past four years, the School has gone through a period of development to enhance key elements that are at the heart of the School community. In 2012, the Refectory was redecorated to provide a bright warm and welcoming place for all in the School to eat together. To create a sense of place and history, the headmasters’ portraits and the honours boards were hung around the walls. Last year, the Chapel had a major redecoration, restoring it to its formal classic simplicity as the place where every students’ journey through School is marked by celebration, reflection and commemoration. During last summer, the four senior day houses (Lambe’s, Cornwallis, Holdgate and Founder’s) were moved to the Cornwallis building to give a sense of unity. At the same time the Sixth Form Study Centre was created under the Library, to encourage independent study within reach of staff support. The final phase of enhancing the heart of the School community has started this summer. The old School Shop, in the Quad, is being turned into a striking Reception, providing a focal point and fitting welcome to all who visit.
Above left: Chapel postredecoration in summer 2015. The previous reredos has been replaced by new curtains behind the altar, and ceiling has been repainted in its original colours. Above Right: New staircase connecting the Library in Lambe’s to the new Sixth Form Study Centre (pictured on the left).