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"There is a clear vision for the
improvement of the school" (Ofsted 1999)
The main building was erected in 1958
with an additional block being built in 1974. These are
supplemented by more recent refurbishments. Governors are
committed to a planned improvement of facilities and the
ongoing redecoration programme is part of a wider
accommodation strategy being considered.
The current facilities include:
- assembly
hall with a large stage which is well equipped with
lighting
- large gymnasium with changing rooms
- six science laboratories
- four language rooms equipped with computers
and audio aids
- an impressive ICT centre comprising a
 3
room, 100 station network
- two home
economics rooms
- two art and craft rooms
- purpose built
music suite with teaching rooms and practice rooms
- drama workshop
- three modern technology workshops
- careers centre
- modern purpose resource centre with over 8000
volumes, tapes and computers with CD Roms (open until 5.00
pm each day)
- Fitness Centre
- Learning Support
and Study Centre
Many of the traditional classroom areas
which are suited by department enjoy up to date facilities
and are supported by ICT and audio-visual equipment. We
have ten classrooms with interactive whiteboard technology
and every room is served by PC link to our network and
supervised internet accessibility.
In addition the school enjoys a large playing field which includes pitches for rugby,
soccer, hockey, netball plus a concrete cricket strip and
four new all-weather tennis courts.
The school also makes extensive use of
the Borough facilities at the Europa Centre and Hornchurch
Sports Complex.
The school also has a soon to be
completed Sports and Leisure Centre housing a sports hall,
swimming pool and fitness centre. Our new Performing Arts
College includes Music, Drama, Dance and recording
facilities.
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