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Issue 54 – October 2015 – QUEEN MARGARET CALLING
From the Board
By now many of you would have heard the news about the up-
grade of the Craven Science Labs. And yes - to all you Old
Girls who were here in the 1970s and 80s - these are the same
‘labs’ you used! In fact, for those of you who remember the Craven
Library (as seen in the picture below), this is one of the rooms which
will be converted into a new Science Lab with the removal of the
original mezzanine floor being part of the work.
Since the beginning of the year, the College has been investigating
this project with the aim to provide cutting edge facilities for our
young scientists. As with any plan, the more we looked into the
refurbishment options, the larger the job became and the Board has
accepted the recommendation of Carol Craymer that the overall
project include the installation of a Sprinkler System and re-roofing
of the whole of the Craven Block. The sprinkler installation will
occur this year (Craven Block is the only part of the school where
these did not exist), while the re-roofing project will be scheduled
As the College moves into the last Term of 2015, during which we will complete the new
Pre-School building project, our strong roll has enabled the Board to further support initiatives
aimed to improve the education our students receive.
for next year.
The increased scope of the project has meant that the cost has
increased. However, learning and the health and safety of students
are always a priority at this College. To assist with the financing
of this work, I am delighted that the Foundation Trust, supported
by the Parents’ and Old Girls’ Associations, are running an eGala
with money raised going towards the refurbishment of the Craven
Science laboratories. You can learn more about the eGala on the
back page.
If you are in a position to support
the refurbishment of the Craven
Science labs, please contact the
College Bursar email:
school.nz. Donations towards this
project are greatly appreciated and
can be tax deductible.
Last term, the Board farewelled
Vince Galvin from the Board after
completing his term as one of the
Parents’ Association representatives
on the Board and we have welcomed
Christian Carter as his replacement.
I would like to thank Vince for
his contribution to the Board and
also to the Parents’ Association
over many years. I am told that he
will reluctantly make available the
position of security detail at future dances but may retain his various
costumes and accessories as a memento!
Paul Foley