VISION 2020
Full planning secured for 2nd Hockey Pitch (22.02.2012)
The Board of Rathdown School has been informed that the decision by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council to grant permission for the construction of a 2nd Hockey pitch is now fully in force and that the School now has full planning to proceed.
The school is seeking to finance this facility by fundraising and renting to other users. We will also be applying for support under the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sports 2012 Sports Capital Programme in conjunction with Monkstown Hockey Club. This application for a sports capital grant will be made in March.
Work to reach agreement with other users and to secure donor support is already underway as part of the Vision2020 plan. Subject to progress on funding, the School will look to commence construction during 2012.
New Community Area Officially Opened (14.09.11)
Rathdown School were delighted to officially open their new Community Area at the recent PTA AGM by broadcaster and parent at the School, Mr. Pat Kenny.
The Community Centre marked the completion of the 1st phase of the Schools Development Plan, Vision 2020.
Speaking at the ceremony, Chairman of the Board of Governors, Mr. David Crawford gave a special thanks to former parent, Peter Cosgrave who as Buiilding Committee Chair guided the school through the planning and building of this splendid new facility.
Ms Anne Dowling, Principal went on to explain the excellent opportunities this new community area will afford the girls through social interaction outside the classroom and has already been used for classroom activities, group discussions and meetings.
The Chairman of Vision2020 Fundraising committee, Sean Melly, explained that the full cost of the area had been funded by committee members and other parents and that the committee were now focused on raising the additional funds required to build the new Science laboratories and towards the 2nd Hockey pitch as the next priorities of the Schools development plan. He noted that subject to funding these would be put in place during 2012. (See plans below)
The Vision 2020 Committee Members include:
- Building Chair: Peter Cosgrave supported by KMD Architects Gary O’Hare
- Fundraising Committee Chair: Sean Melly and members: Gavin O’Reilly, David Nolan, John Burke and Fiona Grassick. The Committee is supported by 2into3’s Dennis O’Connor.
- Board of Governors: David Crawford, John Wynne
- School: Principal Anne Dowling and Bursar Joe Wright
Click on any of the development drawings below for larger image.
Proposed Site Plan
Existing Ground Floor
Proposed Ground Floor
Community Area
Phasing of Proposed Works
RATHDOWN SCHOOL MASTERPLAN
01.11.10
As a leading school in Ireland, it is extremely important to the entire Rathdown community for us to have a strong and exciting vision of our future. After a great deal of research, consultation and planning, earlier in 2007, Rathdown presented a Vision document to our community and were delighted to receive positive comments and suggestions. Our vision was created from the hopes and desires of students, parents, teachers, members of the Board of Management and Board of Governors and other key stakeholders.
FULL PLANNING PERMISSION GRANTED – NOV 10
We are delighted to report that Rathdown School has been granted full planning permission for a New Academic Wing and the enhancement of existing facilities following a review of the Dun Laoighare and Rathdown Councils decision to grant permission by An Bord Pleanala. This will involve:
• The enhancement and renewal the Academic Facilities in the Senior School to improve the provision in the three Sciences, History, Geography, Art, Home Economics and Special Needs.
• The enhancement and renewal of the Indoor facilities for Physical Education & Development including a Dance Studio.
• The enhancement of public spaces for the School community and relaxation areas for the girls.
With thanks to the team led by Building Committee Chairman, Peter Cosgrave and Architect Eugene Dunne of KMD & Associates that has led us through this long and detailed process.
The School has made a planning submission (March 11) for the improvement of the outdoor facilities with the addition of a 2nd astroturf facility which will support the plans of our new Director of Hockey for increasing participation and performance levels in hockey.
Images of the proposed development.
