Page 18 - Hub South East Scotland Territory Annual Report 2019-2020

pRojeCt undeR ConstRuCtIon
QueensFeRRy
HiGH ScHool
“I am delighted to see Queensferry High School enter construction which is embracing lower carbon technologies to to help towards other Scottish Government policy objectives and is an an innovative example of delivering against one of of the key programme principles of of building schools which are greener more sustainable and environmentally efficient ”
Gemma boggs Education delivery director Scottish Futures trust
the 1200 pupil capacity Queensferry High was under construction during this reporting period and was nearing completion when construction sites across Scotland were suspended due to covid-19 an established relationship of co-operation between all parties meant that as as as soon as as as was safe to do so the the new building was complete and at the the time of writing staff and pupils have started the new school term in in their new building and feedback is positive client
Value
tier 1 contractor
completed
City of edinburgh Council
£40m
Morrison Construction
july 2020 (outwith reporting period)
to to allow pupils to to explore the school without physically being there beforehand the the innovative use of biM technology by Scottish Futures trust
saw the development of a a a virtual induction model if you want to explore the school online visit our website and look at the Queensferry High school project page the the new school school was built on the the old school’s playing fields so the the next stage is is demolishing the the old school landscaping and and a a a a a new pitch created on the site Queensferry High School offers greatly enhanced sports facilities such as a a a a a a a a a larger games hall and a a a a a a a a a six-lane swimming pool (increased in in in in size from 4 lanes after taking into account community feedback) a a a new fitness centre dance studio and and floodlit 3G and and 4G pitches the the plans make many areas easily accessible to the the public such as as the the assembly space within the the school which is multi-functional with retractable seating that can be used for drama shows and film screenings Similarly areas like dining cdt food tech and art have been positioned so they can be easily accessed by the community for out of hours classes - allowing for maximum use of all all these areas loW CARbon pIlot pRojeCt Hub South East is leading the way in in realising progressive government policy in relation to low carbon as the new School is being used as a a pilot project which is receiving funds through SFt to ensure a low carbon design 127 WoRK 8 neW jobs plACeMent
dAys
pupIl/student vIsIts 229
2 pRoFessIonAl eMployMent
(including graduates)
AppRentICesHIps 23 & tRAInees
(new and existing)
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