New Senior Metalwork Area
Each year, donations to the voluntary Building Fund as part of the annual fee schedule help support the ongoing maintenance of College facilities, as well as contributing to the development of new teaching and learning areas. Given the scale of our facilities, this is an ongoing project for us.
Over the recent Christmas break, this support enabled us to refurbish the G5/6 classrooms (the old Hartley Rooms) to create a second Metal Workshop. This much-needed additional space will enable more boys to study Design and Technology subjects in their senior years and equip them with the skills and knowledge they need to meet changing industry requirements.
“The new Senior Metalwork area provides boys from Years 10 to 12 the opportunity to fabricate projects in a manner similar to what they would find in tertiary education or industry”, notes Technology Teacher, Paul Balestrin.
“The development of this room now allows for multiple, senior classes to run simultaneously and at a high standard, with mobile construction/layout tables allowing for different-sized projects to be assembled easily and safely. Four new Synergic MIG welders allow for the easy welding of aluminium and stainless steel, as well as traditional mild steel projects. Other features, including a dedicated Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Plasma room, an electric pipe and tube bender, bead roller and drill/mill, and new extraction system, all contribute to this state-of-the-art facility, enabling our boys to extend their skills in an efficient, clean and safe environment. It’s a great addition to our faculty – the perfect complement to our Middle School workshop and a great area for advanced manufacturing in the future.”
If you would like to help expand the range of opportunities available to our boys, now and in the future, please consider a tax-deductible gift to the Prince Alfred College Building Fund. 100% of your gift will help fund the maintenance and development of outstanding learning spaces.
