Rostrevor Magazine 2020-2021

Page 10 / Rostrevor Magazine 2020 - 2021 Duggan House Gets Multimillion-Dollar Upgrade In concert with growing enrolments and a sense of vibrancy and renewal, Rostrevor is undergoing a physical rejuvenation with a series of exciting capital projects in 2021. The most significant of these is a multimillion- dollar upgrade of Rostrevor’s Duggan House boarding facilities which will transform the way boarding students live, study and socialise. Boarding upgrade with safety in mind Director of Boarding Michael Vickery says the contemporary transformation will not only improve amenity and comfort, but has a strong focus on improved safety, security and wellbeing for Rostrevor’s boarding students. “There will be spacious living areas in several separate wings of the boarding house, many more bathrooms, and every student will have his own secure bedroom and study area.” “If a circumstance like COVID-19 arises in the future, our boarders will be able to safely self- isolate on the College grounds and return to their regular classes as soon as possible.” Work has begun on the Edge Architects’ design and the College invited the Rostrevor Community to submit expressions of interest for various elements of the refurbishment, which is being undertaken by commercial fit-out company Shape Australia. The Rostrevor Foundation has generously contributed $1 million to the refurbishment project. Renewal supported by Rostrevor partnerships and donors The College leadership and Advisory Council appreciates the strong and generous partnerships it shares with the Rostrevor Foundation, Parents and Friends Association, Catholic Education South Australia and private donors, which have led to many capital improvements. Agriculture and Science students across all Year levels have greatly enjoyed the new Environmental and Agricultural Science Centre , which opened early in 2020 following a $175,000 contribution from the Rostrevor Foundation. With its great collection of native reptiles and amphibians and contemporary and practical design and furnishings, the Centre is an engaging and practical space in which to learn, and supports many curriculum areas such as Agricultural Science and Biology. Additional and recent investments to support Rostrevor families and students include: • The appointment of a dedicated Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Coordinator to build upon the existing in-house service in 2021. • A new Adventure Playground for the Junior Years proposed for 2021. • A Master Plan to rejuvenate existing buildings and spaces across the College. • The resurfacing of two outdoor Basketball Courts. • The recent fencing of Womma Oval to protect the playing surface and extend the available sporting fields for Rostrevor’s growing number of cricket, soccer and football teams. • An ice-machine funded by cricket families. • The progressive upgrade of fencing around the College, with the Kintyre Road boundary recently completed and Glen Stuart Road and Morialta Road to follow.