Amaroo School P21 Project Gallery
16 Mar 2010 - Bulk earth works and site preparation complete for the library extension that includes new class rooms
16 Mar 2010 - Hydraulic and electrical ground works completed for the library extension that includes new class
16 Mar 2010 - Detailed earth works commencing for the library extension that includes new class rooms
26 Mar 2010 - Footings being poured for the library extension and multi purpose space
26 Mar 2010 - Demolition complete on the external wall of the existing library to allow the link to the library extension and multi purpose space
09 Apr 2010 - Slab completed for the Library extension and multipurpose building
23 Apr 2010 - Steel frame erection nearing completion for the new library extension and multipurpose building
14 May 2010 - Structural steel complete for the library extension and multipurpose building
14 May 2010 - Roof frame for the new building complete, and scaffolding in place for the roof sheeting to go on.
31 May 2010 - Internal blockwork is progressing. This will create six new classrooms and a large shared area inside the new building.
31 May 2010 - One of the six new classrooms under construction.
18 Jun 2010 - The new building's roof was installed just ahead of the rainy weather evident in this photograph.
18 Jun 2010 - This image (taken before the completion of the internal walls) shows the large central space which will become a multipurpose area, with three classrooms being constructed on either side.
18 Jun 2010 - Painting work has begun in the new classrooms. The copper piping visible at the base of the walls is for the installation of the heating system.
25 Jun 2010 - This image of the central multipurpose area illustrates some of the design features which will help to make this building environmentally sustainable. A bank of louvred windows will be installed in the top of the highest wall (top left in the photograph) and will be used to encourage natural cross-flow ventilation through the building while also admitting high levels of natural light.
06 Jul 2010 - Work is underway on installing batt insulation and ceiling sheeting in the building.
06 Jul 2010 - A close-up view of the mini-corrugated steel ceiling finish.
14 Jul 2010 - In the central multipurpose area the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC)system is being installed. Since the building incorporates a range of passive cooling features, this will be used mainly to provide winter heating. The upper level area with the wall still at framing stage will house the plant for this system.
14 Jul 2010 - Inside the classrooms ceilings have been lined and windows installed during the past week. The stack of sheeting seen on the floor will be used to line a coloured, internal feature wall.
14 Jul 2010 - A view of the progress of the building works from outside. (The existing library is to the left of the photo.)Scaffolding surrounds an upper area where heating and air-conditioning plant will shortly be installed.
08 Aug 2010 - The heating and ventilation (HVAC) system has been installed and internal lining of the upper level is complete.
08 Aug 2010 - The classrooms are taking shape. These windows, newly installed in the internal dividing walls, will allow the rooms to receive good levels of natural light.
08 Aug 2010 - Outside, a shade structure is being constructed as an extra facility.
25 Aug 2010 - The roof framework is being installed on the shade structure, which has been designed to match an adjoining structure in height and style. The structure can be used as a covered outdoor learning area (COLA), and a softfall floor has been installed to make it safe and comfortable for students to play or work in.
25 Aug 2010 - A view of the high level windows in the multipurpose area, with the installation of the glazing completed.
25 Aug 2010 - New joinery has been installed in the new classrooms. The rooms are only undercoated at this stage.
25 Aug 2010 - Joinery is now being installed in the six new classrooms to provide plenty of storage. The colours, which were inspired by gemstones, have been chosen to look fresh and bright against the white walls. Next, painting of the undercoated rooms will be completed.
09 Sep 2010 - The new shade structure with the roofing installed. In the new classrooms the installation of carpeting, Interactive White Boards and furniture has completed the work and the building was handed over to the school on 3 September 2010.
11 Nov 2010 - Completion of shade structure
11 Nov 2010 - New furniture in the new classrooms
11 Nov 2010 - IWB installation to the new classroom
20 Jan 2011 - Classroom fitted with interactive whiteboard
20 Jan 2011 - Address from School Principal at Recognition Ceremony
20 Jan 2011 - Federal Member Andrew Leigh (Centre), School Principal (Right), Staff and Special Guests at Recognition Ceremony
