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Governors' Historic Decision

The Governors have commissioned the building of the new Sports Complex and the shell of the Assembly and Performance Hall. Subject to completing final formalities with the Charities Commission and the bank, building work will start as soon as the end of June. Maximum use will be made of the Summer Holidays for heavy excavation work. The project will be well under way by the start of the Autumn Term and be completed by the Autumn of 2010 at the start of the 125th Anniversary Year. The girls of all ages from 4 to 18 years old will be able to enjoy these outstanding indoor facilities to match their skills outdoors.

The Governors were able to seize the opportunities offered by competitive tenders thanks to the support given to the Development Fund at this early stage across the St Catherine's Association. The decision to build the shell of the Assembly and Performance Hall ensures one continuous construction period, the interior being fitted out with further funding at a later stage. The School is enormously grateful for the support of these donors and their generosity will be acknowledged when the Roll of Donors is published as building comences.

If you have any questions about the project, the building designs, or would like to support the fundraising do please contact the Development Director, Julian Foord by email julian.foord@stcatherines.info or phone 01483 899754

Please click here for further details of the Sports Complex and Assembly and Performance Centre, managing change during the construction period or supporting the Development Fund.
The St Catherine's School Development Fund was launched at Prize Giving 2008 by Mrs Phillips, Headmistress of the Senior School, and Mrs Jefferies, Headmistress of the Prep. School. The fund supports capital developments which can not be financed from school income alone. Click here to view their speech.

Further details of the Development Fund and the the Governors' Plans can be seen in 'Funding the Future'. These plans build on 'A Vision for the Future'which was enthusiastically supported by the Association.

Support for the Development Fund in its very first year has already come from single donations, standing orders, interest free loans and legacy pledges. Please click here for details on how to give, to download donation forms and naming options.

Further details of how the Sports Complex and Assembly and Performance Centre will be used by all the girls in both the Senior and Prep.Schools and energy conservation in these buildings can be found in the Development Fact File.

If you would like to know more about this exciting project, see the plans, view the model, visit the site or would like to offer any advice or support please either email or phone the Development Director, Julian Foord on 01483 899754.
Sports Complex
Sports Complex
Assembly/Performance Centre
Assembly/Performance Centre