Week 5… Site visit to Torquay College

Today we caught the bus to Torquay College. In order to understand our client group better, we participated in an interview activity between us, deakin uni students and torquay college students…

Q1. What are some good things about the buildings in Torquay College?

The gym or hall, there is basketball games at lunchtime
Library- it’s a nice warm inviting space
Computer room – play games
I like it that its colourful
Is open and has lots of space
I love the chicken house and all the class pets

Q2. What are some not so good things about the buildings in Torquay College?

Needs to be more shelter form classrooms outside while waiting in the rain
There is mud everywhere, used to be grassed area
The soccer pitch is really bumpy,
The soccer field has no nets which is annoying

Q3. What facilities would you like to see in a senior school?

Dance studio
Trampoline/ Gymnastics centre
Science- lab room
Pool
Tennis courts
Photography dark room
Specialist art things, kiln etc

Q4. Can you think of some ideas on how to make the school more environmental?

Collect & recycle rainwater
Environmental room where we could have classes and learn about global climate etc…