artist impression of aerial view of new build stage area

St Brendans's New College Building
Opening August 2009

On the Move Newsletter

Download the latest On The Move Newsletter for information on the new build:

Frank Roper and St Brendan's Stations of the Cross

A new page on Frank Roper and St Brendan's Stations of the Cross has been added to this section.

Statement from Principal

March 2009

In view of all the discussion in the media and parliament about the FE capital programme, the College would like to assure all current and prospective students that the major developments at the College are not affected. As one of the many schemes within the sector already well under construction, the government's financial support, via the Learning Skills Council, is secure.

We are currently procuring all the furniture and fittings in anticipation of the move into Phase 2 during the summer, ready for teaching at the start of the new academic year.

Our next newsletter will be out shortly and will contain more detailed information about the progress of this exciting development.

St Brendan's New Build Underway

September 2008

Work is underway on a new build that will mean students who enrol in August 2009 will be welcomed by a stunning new site. The major investment, which is costing around £20 million, will ensure that students can benefit from first class accommodation and specialist facilities. The improvements have come hot on the heels of two other major developments that have occurred throughout the college recently. This year has seen the opening of the new Multi-Purpose Hall which has provided students with a county standard sports hall that caters for a wide range of sports. Also included in the Multi-Purpose Hall are an industry standard fitness suite, state of the art dance studio, class rooms and a new computer area. A design and technology refurbish has also taken place during the summer this year. The new studios and workshops are now equipped with 21st Century machinery, such as laser cutters and 3D colour printers. Such developments will vastly improve student life and the new build will certainly build on this still further.

artist impression of ground level view of stage area

artist impression of aerial view of whole college

Within the new building will be a Library and Information Centre carrying a comprehensive range of relevant specialist journals and magazines, in addition to the impressive book and CD stock. A Chapel will also be at the heart of the new college, incorporating our historic stations of the cross. There will be new classrooms as well, covering all classroom-based subjects, and fully equipped for 21st century teaching and learning.

St Brendan's is already situated within an historic landscape and this new build will seek to build on these pleasant grounds. Extensive landscaping is taking place to reflect the surroundings. Inside there will also be a modern, open, social space offering a variety of food outlets, providing a good range of nutritious meals, snacks and drinks, including gourmet fair trade coffee.

artist impression of entrance of new build

In keeping with the college's environmental concerns, and in line with previous buildings built throughout the college, this new building has been designed to minimise the college's impact on the environment. The build will utilise the Earth's natural resources, such as sunlight and rainwater. They are designed to minimise the carbon emissions whilst providing a very comfortable place to work and study.

All these specialist facilities will be open for enrolment in 2009 and will ensure that St Brendan's leads the way in sixth form education.

Images show artist's impressions of the new build.