The stunningly renovated Bellman Sixth Form Centre was officially opened by the Chair of Governors, Mr James de Sausmarez, and the Principal, Mrs Jo Cameron, on Monday 12 September.

Pupils from Years 12 and 13 were joined by benefactors, governors, parents and members of staff to mark the occasion.

After a minute’s silence from Reverend Vindra in honour of Her Majesty the Queen, Mr de Sausmarez paid tribute to the vision and generosity of those who facilitated this project – most notably the students themselves, who were involved at every stage of the design process.

The Bellman Sixth Form Centre has actually been open since April, and students have really benefited from the sophisticated, versatile and purposeful working environment over the last few months. The bleacher seating and self-contained work stations are in constant use, as are the conference tables and study booths on the mezzanine level. The break-out office rooms have proved extremely popular for group discussions and collaborations. Meanwhile, the coffee shop is open for business every weekday, with an extensive range of snacks, treats, hot and cold drinks on offer.

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank the many generous benefactors whose donations have made this project possible.