Mansfield Woodhouse school celebrates progress on library and sixth form with signing ceremony
Work has been progressing swiftly at Manor Academy in Mansfield Woodhouse as the development of its new library and sixth form building begins to take shape.
As construction progresses onto it’s next stage, representatives of Manor Academy and The Two Counties Trust – which the school is part of – as well as construction company Stepnell and consultants Edge gathered to take part in a steel signing ceremony. The new building currently under development will provide Manor College students with a modern learning environment and feature two dedicated classrooms and a café designed to offer a more independent and relaxed atmosphere where students can study, socialise and unwind between lessons. Secondary students will also benefit from the facility, which will include two library spaces.
One will provide a traditional silent-study environment, while the other will serve as a collaborative reading and discussion area, encouraging students to share ideas and explore their learning experiences together.
At the steel signing ceremony headteacher Rob Gladwin was joined by Two Counties Trust chief executive Wesley Davies and chair of trustees, Karen Potts, all of who signed a part of the steel foundation alongside, Angus Blair-Park (assistant quantity surveyor), Alex Hiddleston (senior site manager), Robbie Butler (project manager) and Brian Scott (senior site manager), from Stepnell as well as, Ryan White (assistant project manager), from Edge consultancy services. Mr Gladwin said: “I’m very happy that the work on our new sixth form and library is progressing so well.
"Both current and future students at both Manor College and Manor Academy will be able to benefit from these new facilities.
"It’s truly exciting to be a part of the construction of a building that will be part of our school for the next few decades”.
Mr Davies added: “This new building will be an incredible addition to the services Manor Academy and College can offer to the Mansfield Woodhouse community.
"I am aways proud to be a part of moments like this.
"Moments where we commit to improving the infrastructure of our schools, making sure they access to first class libraries, classrooms and study spaces.
"I look forward to welcoming our students once work has been completed”.
Work will be continuing throughout the summer and into the next academic year.
The new building is projected to finish in November.