2. The Centre for Learning
Our aim over the next two years is to create an
innovative Centre in the heart of Downe House for
inspirational, independent and imaginative learning.

3. The location – current view

4. The Centre for Learning – a new perspective

5. The Rationale – why do we need to go to appeal?

6. Investing in the future of Downe House
 2012 – 2015: capital expenditure of £9.2million
 Lower School Boarding (Hermitage, Hill and Darwin)
 Investing in our staff accommodation (e.g. Old Hill)
 Holcombe remodelling and refurbishment
 AGS extension
 Aisholt improvements
 New gym facilities in the Farr Centre
 Information Technology infrastructure

7. Three floors for learning, enrichment and boarding life

8. A contemporary library and learning spaces
 Facilitating all styles of learning:
-social
-independent
-collaborative
-supported
-digital
-teacher-led
-individual
 Traditional fused with contemporary
 Bridging the gap between school and
university

9. The Gallery and Cafe space

10. A flexible auditorium for up to 250 people
- Retractable seating
- Viewing galleries

11. The auditorium
- Rehearsal / flat floor mode 1

12. The auditorium
- Flat floor mode 2 – small recital

13. The auditorium
- Full blackout mode with stage area

14. Social spaces and the School Shop

15. A sustainable building at the heart of the Downe House site.

16. Ongoing and future projects
 Investing in our staff (retain, recruit, train)
 Exploring and advancing Global Initiatives
 Preparing for the wider world beyond Downe House
 Building our Bursary funds
 Enhancing our Music School
 Developing facilities for the Creative Arts

17. 10 facts on the 10 Year Vision
1. Fund raising began with a private phase in 2013
2. The first major donation for £150,000 was received in September 2013
3. A total of £2.7 million has been raised to date
4. A further £800,000 has been firmly pledged
5. The largest single major donation to the Foundation is £1.5 million
6. Donations received from current and past parents, Governors and alumnae
7. Key areas of the Centre for Learning can be sponsored – the auditorium and
art gallery have attracted sponsorship of £200,000 each
8. For every £1 donated in the UK we receive 25p in Gift Aid - £10,000 = £12,500
9. Donations of shares receive donor income tax relief of 100% of their market value
10.Total building costs are now estimated at £6.5 million with a 2016 start date
Opening in…..2018!

18. Building the future together….
“The Centre for Learning shows that the School has
all of the girls interests at heart because we are
going to be using it so much.” Tara, Upper Fourth