This week the College had the official opening of the new Heath building, the Heath Learning Centre. What a great new building it is too! We take a look through the Archives to learn more about its history.
It is nice to see the progression of the College continue for the needs of future students. During the demolition of the old Heath buidling and excavation of the site of the Heath Learning Centre, we discovered quite a few bottles (pictured below) and then part of a well that must have been on the property. We are yet to discover more information about this. However, these discoveries give us further insight and information on the history of our College.
The original Heath building, known as the Year 10 block, was officially opened on 13 December 1982. The building incorporated an Arts-Craft Centre and the Lecture Theatre. The Principal at the time, Sister Beth Calthorpe, in her vision for the College saw a need — given the growth of the College — to expand the buildings in the senior school. The cost of the project totalled $780,000. The Year 10 block was $550,000, and the Lecture Theatre $230,000.
The Heath building was named after Mrs Glenys Heath in 2000 by then Principal Mr Bernard Dobson. Glenys was a strong and dynamic woman who was the Head of Creative Arts and Head of the Senior Campus for many years. Glenys commenced at the College in 1975 and passed away in 1992. The Heath Learning Centre will continue to remind us of her amazing legacy.
You can read more about the Heath Learning Centre and its official opening this week HERE.
Glenys Heath.
The old Year 10 block.
The original Heath building.
The site of the original Heath building had some hidden treasures.
Bottles found at the site.
Bottles from the excavation site.
Glenys Heath.
