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Dunbar Primary School – context

Dunbar Primary School – site location

Dunbar Primary School - Brief

Main elements 18 (25) classrooms – 60 m2 each

- initial capacity 522 pupilsbreak-out spaces beside classrooms for small group work

1 (2) general purpose space - 60 m2 each

dance and movement studio - 2 x 60 m2 with divider to form larger 120 m2 space

school library - 70 (90) m2

2 (3) tutorial / quiet rooms - 25 m2 each

2 (3) school resources rooms – 40 m2 each

Dunbar Primary School - Brief

Main elements – cont’d

1 (2) meeting rooms – 20 m2 each support for learning area – 3

rooms - 30 m2 and 2 x 25 m2

staff room – 60 (80) m2 and toilets Head Teacher and Depute H Ts’

offices 2 (3) teachers’ work bases – 25 m2

multi-purpose hall – 2 (4) badminton court size – 324 m2

(550) with 2 school changing rooms school dining room – 280 (330) m2

with kitchen dedicated storage and servery for

After School Club

Dunbar Primary School - Brief

Main elements – cont’d school office 30m2 (45) janitor’s room medical room school auxiliary’s room with toilet and

shower general storage throughout pupils toilets and cloakrooms covered bicycle parking for 300 bicycles external hard and soft play areas landscaping to support environmental

curriculum and eco-schools philosophy 2 (3) external play areas 60m x 40m for

P.E. in the curriculum No change to area of site

Dunbar Primary School Context – roads and paths

Floor Plansgroundfirst

Dunbar Primary School Best case Programme under Compulsory

Purchase Order

Notices served and adverts published 27 March 2009

21 day period for objections 17 April 2009

Scottish Ministers advise ELC of any objections - estimate 24 April 2009

If no objections, if they are happy with it, SM may confirm CPO at this stage – timescale not set out, assume best case 2 weeks 8 May 2009

CPO comes into force after further advert for 2 weeks 22 May 2009

6 week period for appeals to be lodged with Court of Session 3 July 2009

If no appeal or if Council wins appeal, acquisition can proceed.

Entry is usually within 4 months of date CPO came into force. 22 Sept 2009Road contractor on site 22 Sept 2009Road completed end Jan 2010Tender issue - school Sept 2009Tender approval - school Dec 2009Contractor appointment and mobilisation / site start beg Feb 2010Completion of construction contract end May 2011Fit-out for school following handover from contractor June 2011School opens August 2011

Dunbar Primary SchoolProgramme if missives concluded by end

April

Road contractor on site May 2009Road / infrastructure completed September 2009Tender issue - school beg July 2009Tender return mid August 2009Contract award end SeptemberContractor site start mid October Completion of construction contract April 2011Fit-out for school following handover from contractorSchool opens August 2011

Note: Land purchase to be secured before roads contract can be awarded

Dunbar Primary School Programme reported to Council January 2009

Brief for school finalisedConsultation with School – meetings and workshops Spring 2008Tender issue - school July 2009Tender return - school mid AugustTender approvalContractor appointment and mobilisation / site start August 2009Completion of construction contract March 2011Fit-out for school following handover from contractorSchool opens August 2011

Note: Land purchase to be secured before roads contract can be awarded

Dunbar Primary SchoolSchool design principles

•Range of flexible and adaptable spaces to support curriculum and school aspirations

Energy efficient; high insulation, low embodied energy

•Natural ventilation / low CO2 levels; good natural day lighting; simple controls

•Natural materials, renewable, recyclable

•Durable and low maintenance

•A high quality, healthy, educational environment, both internally and externally.

Dunbar Primary School School design principles

Energy use – conservation and on-site generation

Generation includes

• Solar thermal water heating

• Wind energy

Energy conservation – reducing heating and cooling demand through design, layout and orientation and building fabric

Embodied energy of construction materials and finishes – the more natural, the least energy is used in production and the healthier the environment

Thermal modelling

Dunbar Primary School School design principles

Water use

• low water usage – target 3.5m3/ pupil / annum - efficient appliances

• rainwater harvesting if possible for flushing toilets / garden useBiodiversity – • design of external areas for a variety of habitats and exploration with woodland and wildflower areas. • wetland area planted with reeds, rushes and bog plants taking overflow from rainwater storage tank• shelter belt along west boundaryForest Schools • use of adjoining woodland to learn about natural environment, develop skills, outdoor play etc

Dunbar Primary School School design principles

Outdoors - • themed gardens – areas for pupils to grow flowers, fruit and vegetables• outdoor classrooms for environmental studies• quiet and active play areas• hard playground and grass areas for P.E. in the curriculum

Building as a learning tool – knowledge of materials, their origins, their content and its effect on the environment; can they be recycled?

Technology as a learning tool – e.g. Wind turbines, solar water heating and rainwater harvesting system linked to real time display and IT network to support “Eco Schools” initiative and curriculum. Children can be actively involved in monitoring the energy use of the school – raising their awareness of the issues

Dunbar Primary Schoolimage

Dunbar Primary SchoolConsultation

Main findingsBright, spacious,welcoming,

entrance areaBright, clean toiletsLarger gym changing areasDining hall with easy access to

eat outside and good acoustics

Classrooms that are bright and airy with windows that open and lots of display boards and storage

Corridors and stairs to be bright and wide enough

Cloakrooms – more pegs and good ones

Larger Medical room with window ad ventilation, drinking water and fridge

Dunbar Primary SchoolConsultation

Spacious areas around school gates, big information boards, parents’ shelters

Play area for all year round playZones to keep football from

dominating, basketball, games areas, benches, bins, shelters,

Outdoor classrooms, eating areas

Bike racks – secure and covered, scooter racks

Parking for drop-off to be easy and safe

Safe routes to school, bike lanes and crossings

Dunbar Primary School - Existing