The Patribus Initiative
John Cunningham Student Centre
Behind the Vision
Education – as you and I experienced it – is no longer fit for purpose. A one-size-fits-all approach is failing our nation’s children. We must prepare them for roles that haven’t even been imagined yet.
As one of the most visible and progressive steps in Scots’ continuous journey to reinvent education, the John Cunningham Student Centre (under construction) will ultimately deliver essential student amenities and learning spaces that focus on learning support, student counselling, academic research and professional learning.
With a bold but timeless façade that honours our distinctive Scottish heritage and the adventures of boys, the John Cunningham Student Centre will provide all the support boys need to flourish.
Impact
The design and layout of the John Cunningham Student Centre is purpose built to ensure it encourages future-focused, possibility thinkers – connecting to the best communities of knowledge, practice and formation in the world.
It is fundamental in bringing to life the concept and function of our Patribus Initiatives, which are five core interdisciplinary areas to nurture in every boy at Scots:
- Character and Care
- Experiential Education
- Design Thinking and Creativity
- Physical, Mental and Spiritual Wholeness
- Entrepreneurship and Social Leadership
To inspire both learning and teaching within these five interdisciplinary areas, the following key distinctive features are planned for the Student Centre.
- Activity-based working environments for collaborative learning
- ‘Deep zones’ for immersive reading and independent study
- Expansive social spaces for sharing the journey to manhood, and connecting and supporting boys after they graduate
- Consultation hubs for boys, families, teachers and allied health carers such as psychologists and occupational therapists to provide effective collaborative care
- Conference facilities and high-tech observation classrooms to build a global network of expertise
Progress Update
The final stage of the John Cunningham Student Centre is underway. The brickwork is reflecting the shape and size of the building and giving us a sense of the emerging structure.
The building has been deliberately staged with four tenders: demolition and site establishment, piling and underground infrastructure set-up, building and fit-out. This has enabled the selection of specialist builders and manage costs. Construction group, Taylor is currently onsite and we look forward to good progress as the building begins to take shape.
Learn
Watch how the insights and concepts have developed over the years which has culminated into the John Cunningham Student Centre. We are confident that it will spur personal growth, curiosity and imagination in every boy.
The Patribus Initiative
Compliance
Following approval by the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, onsite work commenced on 8 December 2019.
While the building works continue apace, you can learn more about this project such as the design concepts and deliverables, how to get involved, or access its concepts and project documents through the button below.
Leave Your Legacy
Providing this kind of ‘home’ for the boys to enable the continuous reinvention of education, is a massive undertaking and have been forecasted to cost $28 million. Whilst we are encouraged and grateful by existing pledges, we still have a way to go.
We warmly invite you to leave your legacy and be a part of our bold course to shape the future of The Scots College.
