A Design for Growth and Learning April 12, 2012
Jun 30, 2015
A Design for Growth and Learning
April 12, 2012
Two projects for the future
Athletic Fields enhancement and Middle School Learning Community
Vision for the future
Our Campus and our Vision
Enhanced athletic fields
Upgrade the athletic fieldsImprove the existing fieldsAdd a ball diamond for baseball and softball
Upgrade our athletic facilities.
Gilkeson and Kenyon
Gilkeson•Create a Middle School Learning Community•Designate another science lab for high school
Kenyon•Create a large multi-use studio classroom •Combine two smaller rooms to create a large classroom
The Need:
• Athletic fields to support our teams and allow for growth
• Space to meet current needs
• Spaces for learning that reflect how our teachers and students work and learn
Essential Questions
•What are the key drivers of learning today?
•What are the key design principles for schools?
The Six Pillars of Learning at PDSPoughkeepsie Day School develops educated citizens with a passion for learning and
living. It demands responsibility, integrity and mutual respect.
• Active Learning and Experience
• Cultivation of Individual Expression
• Interdisciplinary Learning
• Preparation for College and Career
• Commitment to Community
• A Respect for Diversity
What skills should we teach? Education’s Six C’s
• Creativity
• Character
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Cosmopolitanism (cultural competency)
MSLC – design for the futureWe asked our teachers: “What should drive the design thinking?” They said:
Flexible accommodates change, promotes connection,
collaboration community, enables creativity encourages Interdisciplinary independent work reflection
small and large group sunlit quiet space performing space healthy common flow space respectful safe green child-friendly
wired builds community global awareness
inside outside active open closed
Aesthetically pleasing comfortable
Our Design Partner
Fielding Nair InternationalSee their drawings of the project
Watch a short extract from their video
School 2.0 – Designing Tomorrow’s Schools
Fielding Nair International are leaders in 21st century school architecture, creating learning spaces where form follows function
Teachers & students share learning spaces and choose the most appropriate space for a particular project or lesson
Glass Garage Doors and Sliding Doors will connect the studios to the commons to expand project work space.
Sliding doors between the learning studios will allow for team teaching and collaboration, and movement outdoors when needed.
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Where does the money come from…?
• The Capital Fund: Previous generations of parents and supporters had the foresight to create a fund for capital projects. They invested in the future of PDS and its students. We are the beneficiaries of their generosity and commitment.
• Fundraising: We look to our current families and friends to support this project and continue to create opportunities for our children and their future.
Questions?We welcome your thoughts, questions
and ideas.
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