Groundbreaking Science
An exciting ceremony was held on Tuesday April 25th to mark the start of work on Phase 1 of SciTec.
The traditional groundbreaking was performed by the Headmaster, Mr Charles Bush, from the controls of a large mechanical excavator on the site of what will be a perfectly level sports pitch on the Home Close, adjacent to the new SciTec Building.
Assisting the Headmaster in the groundbreaking was Edward Bury, the Head of School, and Emma Wardall and Elizabeth Dorrell, representing Dryden and Sanderson Houses respectively. Vice Chair of the Governing Body, Ian Schmiegelow and Ian McAlpine, Governor and Chairman of the SciTec Steering Committee were also in attendance, alongside representatives of the architects and contractor companies.
The ceremony provided an opportunity for the Headmaster to thank all the parties who have brought the SciTec project to fruition over a period of five years, including the Grocers Company, the Governing Body; Mr Bob Briggs, Second Master, who has led the project on behalf of the School; and the Oundle Society who have managed the fundraising campaign for SciTec.
SciTec Phase 1, which comprises sixteen laboratories for the teaching of biology and chemistry, will be completed and ready for occupancy in Spring 2007.
Lindsay Crosswell
Director of the Oundle Society