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EXCITInG DEVELOPMEnTS AT THE COLLEGE
The Eastbourne College community is enjoying the new facilities which position the school’s learning environment as one of the best in the UK.
First-class facilities
The College recently completed its £33 million development as part of the school’s 150th anniversary celebrations, and excited pupils and staff are taking advantage of the transformed site.Well over an acre has been developed to strengthen further the school’s excellent facilities.
The new development comprises 32 new classrooms, two specialist IT suites, a huge new sports hall, six-lane 25-metre swimming pool, superb fitness centre, dance studio, school shop and stunning dining and social facilities including a popular pupil café.The development won the Sussex Heritage Trust Award for highly commended projects, and received a
special commendation for the Building Award at the national Education Business Awards.
Our pupils are also able to take advantage of the £8 million Birley Centre for music and performing arts.Taken together, these and other facilities make Eastbourne College one of the best-equipped schools in the region.
Overnight accommodation for day pupils
Following increasing demand from day parents for the College to offer pupils overnight stays as and when desired, Arnold Lodge provides flexible overnight accommodation for day boys and girls in a welcoming and comfortable residence.
Eastbourne College’s facilities are now some of the best in the country and the pastoral care is second to none. Head
Tom Lawson is doing a stellar job. Parents are keen to shout about its achievements – ‘It is quite a gem,’ says one.
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