The Story of School House

The School House is the building attached to the left hand side of the school. It was built as part of the original school, nearly 250 years ago. Then it was the teacher's house with the learning going on in what is now Class 1 and the offices. At some point in its history it became a private residence, still owned by the Harewood Estate. For many years the school has been in discussions with the Estate to gain usage of the house so that we can expand our facilities. Finally, through the active involvement of Lord Harewood, this has been achieved and work has begun.

The front of the building will become our new school entrance, with a path coming off the main Harrogate Road. The old front room will become the school office.

The kitchen area will be converted into an open library and sitting area.

 

There will also be Mr Madeley's office, a meeting room, a disabled toilet and storage space downstairs. On the first floor two bedrooms, the landing and the bathroom are all being knocked together to make a new classroom for Class 3.

 

One thing is certain. Taste in wallpaper was different when it was last decorated. There will also be a group room for this new classroom halfway up a new staircase.

Moving one classroom will mean that we can increase the size of the Class 4 classroom in the main building, making it a third bigger again than it is now. The rest of the old Class 3 space will be a new group work room.

So that we can get between the two buildings, the current school kitchen is moving to where the offices are now. The kitchen space will become a corridor and Class 1 cloakroom, with two additional toilets.

These are very exciting times. We hope to keep disruption to a minimum but are sure everyone will be patient while the work goes on. If all goes well the project will be competed by Christmas.