Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

Kitchen wall with stove 

Corner area with sink

Some great things have been happening this summer.  Our brand new science lab is almost complete!!!  This room is amazing.  Frauke's design is perfect in every way.  The skylights bring a beautiful light into the room at every hour of the day, which will save a significant amount of electricity.  The counters and cabinet faces are all made with green, recycled materials, and they look fantastic.  The floor is also made from recycled materials. The furniture is ordered and will be set up by the time our students come back from the summer.  

This project has been in the works for years.  School and community representatives began talking about creating a science lab in 2007, and a committee was formed to discuss the possibility.  Over the next two years, a study was completed which determined the school's developer's fees, which can only be used for certain types of school construction, could be used to fund the project.  Planning commenced, and blueprints were created by Frauke Zajak, a former parent, building designer, and committed community member.  Frauke led us through the beaurocracy of getting our plans approved by the Department of State Architects, a long and daunting process which tried our patience significantly.  When the plans were approved and the contractor selected, we were finally able to begin the project.

This lab will enhance the science learning at our school.  Teachers will have everything they need to make their science lessons relevant, challenging, and hands-on.  This month we will hire a science specialist to assist in planning lessons and supporting students during the science fair, among other duties.  We are also extremely excited about our upcoming Bonny Doon School Science Speaker Series (schedule to be posted later).  Once every one to two months, a prominent local scientist will come to our school to present in their field of expertise.  These special events will be help in the evenings, and the local community will be invited. 

Thank you to all of the people who contributed along the way and made this project possible for us.  Our students will benefit for years to come!