King's School opens its Centennial Building
As King’s School approaches its Centenary, the opening of one of its most important buildings in its long history, is one that has been a personal highlight for its Headmaster, Tony Sissons over his 25 years of headship in New Zealand.
The new Centennial Building, in the centre of the school, will play an important role in providing students with an edge in meeting their needs for the next century.
This new building provides the school with an additional 5,000 sq metres of large light-filled classrooms, music studios and discussion areas. However, despite the benefit these generous spaces provide, the King’s School Board remains firm that the school will not increase its current roll, maintaining its staff: student ratio of 1:11.
Headmaster, Tony Sissons is delighted with what this outstanding facility will bring to the school.
“Research tells us that young children need to have the feeling of safety and belonging that a small class size and one single teacher can provide. Yes, we need to create flexible spaces to allow our students to break out of their classroom and work both individually and in groups, but not at the expense of their relationship with their classroom teacher. I want my teachers to really know the boys in their care,” says Mr Sissons.
“The new Centennial Building allows a flow from the individual classrooms into open flexible spaces, which can be used by boys and staff from across the school. It is quite frankly, the best of both worlds. Both staff and boys feel very fortunate to be able to enjoy teaching and learning in this world class teaching facility .”
