The 2015/16 sessions finishes at 2.30pm on Thursday.  That means that these will be the last of the pictures taken from the library and History department windows on Mondays – for the moment.  However, we will keep the photos coming during the holiday – but not so regularly (even Head Teachers are allowed a break!?).  It is exciting thinking about holidays with so much progress having been made on the new build.

View from the Library and History department windows this morning.  The piling has been completed and the machinery has left the site.  Meanwhile today, concrete was being poured into the foundations for the sports building.  It was good to see an S.2 Technical class out watching what was happening and learning about the construction industry.

Good progress seems to being made with the piling – at least judging by the number appearing across the site (and the regular banging!).  The groundworks for the PE Block also took a step forward this week along with the burying of drains parallel to the existing building.

The end of last week saw another significant landmark with the start of the piling.  285 piles to be driven.  On Thursday afternoon the first group of EHS pupils to see round the site had a visit.  After a full health & safety briefing we moved on to the site and were begin to be able to imagine where everything will be – including where the canteen will continue to serve the famous chicken pie.  An excellent experience that made everything seem even more real for the pupils.  Many more visits to follow.