New Accommodation for Boys’ Day Houses
On 8th November 2005, the new accommodation for the senior day boys was officially opened. Following the completion of the new Science Centre in 2004, the original 1929 Farmer Laboratories have been sympathetically and carefully extended and refurbished to accommodate both senior boys’ day houses, Farmer and Hemens. The building, which still retains many of its original architectural features, now houses over 140 boys, with common rooms, locker facilities, work rooms and office space for tutors and the two housemasters. The previous rooms used by Farmer and Hemens at the front of the school have, in turn, been transformed into classrooms and facilities for the Modern Languages Department.
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IT in the Classroom
At Speech Day in July 2005 the Head Master, Stewart Roberts, told parents and pupils of Dauntsey’s future plans, which included the School's commitment to cherry pick the very best ideas in Information Computer Technology and use them to enhance both teaching and learning. To this end the IT support staff worked tirelessly over the summer, laying over 4,000 metres of cabling, installing hardware and accompanying software. Subsequently a large number of classrooms have now been fitted with state-of-the-art interactive whiteboards, projectors, networked computers and some have also been fitted with surround speakers for audio interaction.
Extension to the Design & Technology Department
December 2004 saw the opening of the new extension to the Design & Technology Department. The new building provides the Department with two large classrooms, a new entrance and a spacious foyer which also serves as a display area for pupils’ project and design work. There is also a new materials and store preparation area which greatly enhances the teaching facilities already provided.
New Senior Girls' Boarding House
Work was completed in December 2004, and the house is now occupied.
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The Science Development
It was opened officially by HRH The Duke of Kent
 The New Science Block viewed from the entrance to Geography and Mathematics. |
 HRH The Duke of Kent and The Head Master walk to the Memorial Hall |
 HRH The Duke of Kent talks to pupils |
 HRH The Duke of Kent observes a science practical |
 The Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire, Sir Maurice Johnstone observes a science practical |
 The Science Block viewed from IT3 |
The buildings in both phases are now in full use.
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For news of the next project and future developments, please see the Foundation Website: www.dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk/foundation