The new Greystones Community College building is a large, modern secondary school campus designed to cater for 1,000 students on an 11.5-acre (4.6-hectare) site in Charlesland, Greystones.
Architecture and Layout
The building has a contemporary design with a mix of two- and three-storey sections that step with the slope of the site. The campus provides over 10,800 square metres of floor space and more than 50 classrooms. The building has been described as a "modern, light-filled school" with bright internal spaces and extensive glazing.
Learning Facilities
The school includes:
- General classrooms for mainstream teaching.
- Specialist rooms for Science, Art, Technology, Graphics, Home Economics, and Construction Studies.
- Dedicated practical-learning spaces and workshops.
- Social and collaborative learning areas throughout the building.
Sports Facilities
A major feature is a 1,000 m² PE hall with associated gym and changing facilities. Outside, the campus includes:
- Ball courts.
- Hard-surface play areas.
- Outdoor sports facilities.
- Landscaped recreation spaces.
Special Educational Needs Facilities
The building incorporates a dedicated special educational needs unit, including accommodation for SEN classrooms, together with specialist support spaces and a sensory garden.
Grounds and Arrival Areas
The campus has:
- A new drop-off and parking area.
- Extensive landscaping.
- Boundary fencing.
- Hard and soft play areas.
- Sustainable drainage and water-management features integrated into the grounds.