BUILDING BLOG
Many parents have asked us to keep the Building blog on our website as a reminder of how it all happened!
22 March 2017
One of our past parents, David Hingamp, has created a fantastic aerial film of the site. Click here to watch on YouTube.
22 March 2017
One of our past parents, David Hingamp, has created a fantastic aerial film of the site. Click here to watch on YouTube.
15 March 2017
Click here to download Morgan Sindall's latest Belham newsletter.
Photos below show the progress of placement of the new extension's steel frame.
Click here to download Morgan Sindall's latest Belham newsletter.
Photos below show the progress of placement of the new extension's steel frame.
9 March 2017
The school was visited today by construction industry mascots Ivor and Honor Goodsite, who entertained the children and passed on the important message that building sites can be dangerous places for children.
The school was visited today by construction industry mascots Ivor and Honor Goodsite, who entertained the children and passed on the important message that building sites can be dangerous places for children.
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1 February 2017
Morgan Sindall has provided the below programme delivery dates for our school's major milestones:
Morgan Sindall has provided the below programme delivery dates for our school's major milestones:
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Commencement of new build steel frame erection
Completion of new build steel frame erection Completion of new build structure Completion of steel framing system external wall New build weathertight Completion of ground floor internal wall Completion of first and second floor internal walls Completion of ground, first and second floor finishes Completion of new build internal fit-out works Completion of new build snagging, final testing and handover |
7 March 2017
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25 January 2017
The milestone for foundation works has been achieved, with basement access works now due to start a little earlier than planned. Morgan Sindall are now preparing the new-build area to start the ground floor concrete floor slab. The steel frame for the extension is still due as planned on 7 March. Works are progressing according to schedule and have not been affected by the recent cold temperatures.
Photographs below show the completed Reception classroom, second floor MME installation and ground preparation.
The milestone for foundation works has been achieved, with basement access works now due to start a little earlier than planned. Morgan Sindall are now preparing the new-build area to start the ground floor concrete floor slab. The steel frame for the extension is still due as planned on 7 March. Works are progressing according to schedule and have not been affected by the recent cold temperatures.
Photographs below show the completed Reception classroom, second floor MME installation and ground preparation.
16 December 2016
Click here to download Morgan Sindall's latest Belham newsletter.
Click here to download Morgan Sindall's latest Belham newsletter.
9 December 2016
Click here to download answers to questions raised at our building programme meeting on 30 November.
30 November 2016
Please download the documents below for information from tonight's building programme meeting run by Southwark Council.
Parent information sheet
PowerPoint presentation
Click here to download answers to questions raised at our building programme meeting on 30 November.
30 November 2016
Please download the documents below for information from tonight's building programme meeting run by Southwark Council.
Parent information sheet
PowerPoint presentation
7 November 2016
Scaffolding to the Bellenden Road elevation will be removed from Thursday 10 November as the facade and roof are nearing completion. We're very excited to see the building unveiled, as heritage work to the masonry on other facades has been stunning. The footpath on Bellenden Road may be closed during the day for up to two weeks to facilitate the scaffolding removal. The old sub-station is currently being demolished to enable the contractor to commence foundations for the new extension. On Monday 14 November CFA piling will begin; using this method, noise and vibration should be minimal.
Scaffolding to the Bellenden Road elevation will be removed from Thursday 10 November as the facade and roof are nearing completion. We're very excited to see the building unveiled, as heritage work to the masonry on other facades has been stunning. The footpath on Bellenden Road may be closed during the day for up to two weeks to facilitate the scaffolding removal. The old sub-station is currently being demolished to enable the contractor to commence foundations for the new extension. On Monday 14 November CFA piling will begin; using this method, noise and vibration should be minimal.
29 September 2016
Architectural photographer John Kees visited the site today to photograph the completed ground floor rooms. Here are some of his images:
All images © John Kees Photography
5 September 2016
'Sectional completion' of part of the ground floor of the Victorian building, including the fit-out of two classrooms, has been achieved. Due to scaffolding remaining up around the site and piling works for the new extension due to begin in November, children are not yet being educated on site. In the next few weeks, parents will have the opportunity to look around the finished rooms.
18 July 2016
Work continues apace with lots of different trades on site getting everything ready for our partial occupation in September. Furniture arrives at the end of the month, data points are in and we have even chosen the colour of our pupil trays ('kiwi jelly'!).
4 May 2016
The past few weeks have seen a flurry of sign-offs on the interior of the building. Access control has been finalised and the colour and finish of flooring and ironmongery chosen. Plastering is now underway and heritage brick workers are on site.
The past few weeks have seen a flurry of sign-offs on the interior of the building. Access control has been finalised and the colour and finish of flooring and ironmongery chosen. Plastering is now underway and heritage brick workers are on site.
10 March 2016
Our two parents governors, Miriam Gilbert and Luke Freeman, have produced a report for us following their recent site visit:
Parent Governor Site Report March 2016
Our two parents governors, Miriam Gilbert and Luke Freeman, have produced a report for us following their recent site visit:
Parent Governor Site Report March 2016
8 March 2016
UK Power Networks are busy digging up the section of pavement on Bellenden Road outside the school building. This is being done to reroute services to the substation, which has been relocated from the interior of the school site and can now be seen just inside the Bellenden Road entrance. Next week beginning 14 March UKPN will start work on Maxted Road. The works should be completed within the next few weeks.
UK Power Networks are busy digging up the section of pavement on Bellenden Road outside the school building. This is being done to reroute services to the substation, which has been relocated from the interior of the school site and can now be seen just inside the Bellenden Road entrance. Next week beginning 14 March UKPN will start work on Maxted Road. The works should be completed within the next few weeks.
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2 March 2016
The demolition of the 20th century addition to the original Victorian building at the rear of the site is now complete. Neighbours of the school may not have noticed this happening as it was done entirely by hand! The removal of the structure and its complicated 'zig-zag' staircase makes way for our new central hall, with studio hall and roof garden above. Exciting times! |
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26 January 2016
We met today with our architect and furniture consultant to choose our tables and chairs. Colour choices will come later but we're happy with the fresh, modern styles we've picked out - with a little bit of 'mid-century modern' in the mix too! Even though the school will not have a full pupil roll until 2021, all our furniture will be delivered by September 2017, so we'll have lots of lovely spaces kitted out ready and waiting for our pupils as they move up through the school.
We met today with our architect and furniture consultant to choose our tables and chairs. Colour choices will come later but we're happy with the fresh, modern styles we've picked out - with a little bit of 'mid-century modern' in the mix too! Even though the school will not have a full pupil roll until 2021, all our furniture will be delivered by September 2017, so we'll have lots of lovely spaces kitted out ready and waiting for our pupils as they move up through the school.
6 January 2016
We were very excited to visit the site today and see the spaces taking shape. The 20th century dividing walls and mezzanines have now been removed, returning the classrooms to their former light-filled, high ceilinged glory.
We were very excited to visit the site today and see the spaces taking shape. The 20th century dividing walls and mezzanines have now been removed, returning the classrooms to their former light-filled, high ceilinged glory.
