International Grammar School's New Kindergarten Centre
- neighbourhoodmedia
- Dec 10, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 28
In January 2025, International Grammar School (IGS) will open the doors to a beautiful new Kindergarten Centre, where their youngest students will embark on their educational journey.
Designed by internationally acclaimed Australian architects BVN, this innovative space, located in the school’s Wright Building (encompassing Levels 1 and 2 and a new outdoor play space), will be a nurturing haven that inspires curiosity and growth from day one.
“The new Kindergarten Centre is one of our ten initiatives from the IGS Strategic PlanInto the World,” said Principal Shauna Colnan. “It's part of our action to secure, improve and expand the campus for the benefit of our students. With BVN's partnership and our community's spirit, we're crafting magic together, creating a Kindergarten Centre that will help us facilitate the exciting transformation of Early Childhood Education that is underway at IGS and across Australia.”
Honouring Cultural Heritage: Inspiration from Gadigal Land
BVN's concept draws inspiration from the site's rich cultural heritage, honouring the traditional custodians of the land, the Gadigal. Before European settlement, the area featured diverse landscapes, including sandy beaches, salt marshes, and mangrove forests, with the school built over what was once a creek.
The design reflects the historical significance of the creek shoreline as a community gathering place.
The new centre will create an enchanting, safe and nurturing learning environment for our children’s first year of school. The school would also like to say a huge Thank You! to their community - generous donations to the IGS Building Fund have helped support this vital project.
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