IMPACT: Annual Report IMPACT: Annual Report 2016-17 | Page 16

As part of our master plan to continue to enhance the learning environment on our current campus, several capital improvement projects were undertaken this summer. The construction of three new play areas was the main focus of support and student interest. With contributions at the Gala, parents and community members gave over $178,000 towards these important spaces that were collaboratively designed by the Elementary Student Government. ‘The new playground is great fun! It’s really interesting to have so many different elements like the pirate ship and climbing wall. We are happy that the school included us in the design and actually used our ideas.’ Lauren Hewison (Grade 5) Around $235,000 was allocated from unrestricted funds and other capital gifts to enhance several facilities in accordance with the master plan. We made necessary design modifications to the classroom that would house our youngest learners in the new pre-school. The fencing around the St. Paul’s fields and the ELC was refurbished. The new 14 pavilion in the drop off area was also made possible because of your outstanding support. Further improvements were also made to the pool systems to ensure the high quality of this much-loved space on campus. $100,000 of your gifts was allocated towards the ongoing funding of the technology-rich environment that students experience at all levels of the school. After the successful completion of our pilot of the Ipad Pro devices, 36 units and a storage cart were purchased to allow the use of these tools throughout the school. Improvements were made to network hardware and six new projectors were purchased. Additional cameras were also purchased for the school to complete our security system upgrades. ‘Technology provision is planned, appropriately funded and integrates successfully with other media and print resources to support and enhance the learning programmes.’ From recent Council of International Schools Accreditation Report