Ms. Gratton led Student brainstorming sessions to assess what they were looking for from the space Parent input built upon that feedback at the PAC meeting in January Teacher input was added to this in February Ideas that were mentioned 2 or more times between all 3 groups remained on the list That list was further refined by Library Commons working group: Mr. Campbell (Principal), Ms. Gratton (Librarian), Nessa van Bergen (PAC Co-chair), Sehr Latif (Art Institute Instructor)
Repaint Library More decorations Headphones bookflix and Razkids for ELL Another recliner More up to date/faster computers Bean Bag chairs A few little toys Robotics table/Science Spaces/Giant Blocks Game Programming Station TV / Movies Books: more funny books; books that express diversity & Human rights; "Believe it or Not" books; Diary of Whimpey Kid Books; more graphic novels; NEW books
Wiggle chairs/Modular Seating Wired Tables/Adjustable height/Foldable Quiet Zones Ability to adjust lighting E Books Presentation Area Multiuse Headphones/ Adaptor Green space (plants or living wall) Lunchtime Clubs, ex. Book Club, Diversity Clubs, Girls/Boys Club, Games Club, Reading Club Parent Area/Café iPad/Computer stations
Study Carrels/ Desks x 2/Collaboration space Hoki stools Computer tables (4-5 computers) Art carving Updated furniture - comfy seating First Nation Investment Outlet plugs Flexible tables 72” Display Monitor Consistent Internet Connectivity Green screen/Podcasting space Updated Lighting
Coffee/Parent Room Quiet/Flex Space Research Space Seating & Tables Displays Check-out Counter Maker Spaces Upgrades to Electrical, WiFi, H-Vac
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April 8 th – Students are presented the project outline April 14 th - Art Institute of Vancouver Interior Design Students visit school to walkthrough the library space. Doni Gratton (Librarian), Nessa van Bergen (PAC Co-chair), and Aron Campbell (Principal) will conduct a Q&A. June 15 th – Digital copies of the 10 student design proposals submitted to CPAC for review June 16/17 th – Doni Gratton, Aron Campbell, PAC Exec review submissions and narrow down to 3 choices June 20 th – Design overviews are sent out electronically to Chartwell families to vote on via Survey Monkey. (Voting ends Sunday, June 26th) June 21 st – Printed copies of the designs are on display at Chartwell in the front hallway for viewing June 26 th – Voting ends at 4:00PM June 27 th – Art Institute of Vancouver notified of the winning submission. Late afternoon: an sent out to parents to announce the winning design June 29 th – Designs submitted to SD45 Facilities for feedback and scheduling. Project completion dates/stages will be determined by their office.
Concept Proposal
Full Drawings
$25,000 from cash reserves Cheque Writing Campaign with goal to raise $25,000 Total first phase budget of $50,000 We say ‘first phase’ because the design teams are going to present us options which may be multi- phase based on the overall scope of the design First phase will include new carpet, paint, a presentation screen, reconfiguration, and some furnishings. Second phase: could be lighting, millwork/carpentry, technology, etc. – All based on design submissions
Soft furnishings and reading areas ~ Moveable tables ~ Maker station carts
Student collaboration space ~ Soft colourful furnishings
Adjustable height tables ~ Student collaboration space
Fun, soft, colourful furnishings