1. Science and Language Centres for 21st Century
Secondary Schools (SLC)
Science Centres –
Science Centres – Refurbishments
Information for Schools

2. What ’s in the new Science Centre?
• Redesigned learning spaces
Redesigned learning spaces
• Type 1 – with a back‐to back fume cupboard in the learning space
• Redesigned main preparation room
• All new inclusions in the learning spaces and main preparation
room

3. Science Centre Design Development
• Meets current Secondary Schools Facilities Standards
• Undertaken in consultation with Curriculum Support, current Science Head
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Teachers, Principals, and architects
• Trialling of aspects of the learning space models since 1985
Trialling of aspects of the learning space models since 1985
• Current and future integration of ICTs into teaching/learning
• Promote student‐centred learning and flexibility of enquiry
• A more versatile range of teaching/learning spaces supported by
integrated wireless technology

4. Science Centre – Type 1

5. Science Centre – Type 1

6. Science Centre – Type 1

7. Science Centre – Type 1

8. Science Centre – Type 1

9. Safety Considerations

10. Safety Considerations

11. Science Centre – Type 2

12. Science Centre – Type 2

13. Science Centre – Type 2

14. Science Centre – Type 2

15. Inclusions
• Capacity for wireless technology • Projector screens & whiteboards
• Infrastructure for data projectors and
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Ceiling fans and energy efficient
interactive whiteboards
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• One data projector and one SMART‐
board in one learning space
board in one learning space • Pin boards
Pin boards
• Fume cupboard for every pair of Type • Eye wash
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• Blinds
• Science workbench for students with
disabilities
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Acoustic ceilings
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• Emergency dump shower

16. Main Science Prep Room

17. Main Science Prep Room

18. Main Science Prep Room

19. Main Science Prep Room

20. Main Science Prep Room

21. Inclusions for main preparation room
• Compactus • Energy efficient lighting &
ceiling fans
• Back to back fume cupboard
with Type 1 learning space • Blinds
• Multi‐tiered trolleys • Emergency dump shower
• New cupboards, shelves & • Tables and chairs
island workbench
island workbench

22. Support for schools
• Curriculum Support website
• Laptops for learning resources
• Workshops
• Project Officers

29. Prior and during construction consider:
• Storage requirements
• Access to equipment
• Alternative delivery of practical activities
• Flexible use of the remaining science laboratories
• A spring clean

30. Benefits of the program:
• New, modern facilities
• Flexibility of the teaching and learning space to improve student
Flexibility of the teaching and learning space to improve student
outcomes
• Integration of ICTs into the learning process
Integration of ICTs into the learning process
• Improved community perception
• Maximise other programs – Laptop roll out; Connected Classroom
• Curriculum Support team and a Project Officer will help you take full
advantage of these modern learning spaces

31. Contact
Geoff Dodds
SLC Principal Liaison Officer
Building the Educational Revolution (BER)
02 9561 1645
0429 043 168
geoffrey.dodds@det.nsw.edu.au

32. Questions?