St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is to become the UK's first 'biophilic' school at a cost of £8m.
By Amy Phipps & Jack TymonA primary school destroyed by a teenage arsonist is to be rebuilt as the UK's first "biophilic" school, designed to increase wellbeing through exposure to nature.by Johnny Brady in 2020.The damage was so severe the school had to be demolished.Construction of the new eco-school, on the original site, started in February.
It has five main single-storey structures clad with cedar and connected with a central covered walkway.The biophilic design focuses on connecting those inside the building with nature with a goal of promoting physical and mental health.Amanda Greaves, executive head teacher at St Mary's, said: "We are very much looking forward to returning to our permanent home.
"We appreciate how much moving into our new building means to our whole school community and we would like to thank everyone who has supported us on this journey."
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Statue erected in memory of fundraising runner Mary TaylorMary 'Bear' Taylor became well-known in Silsden for her fancy dress runs during the pandemic.
Read more »
Mary gets strange news about con artist Faye in latest Emmerdale spoilersEmmerdale's Mary Goskirk is in for a shock in upcoming episodes as the con artist that she was dating, Faye Helders returns to the village for her after being arrested
Read more »
Man taken to hospital after Derby city centre assaultThe man, in his 50s, was left with a head injury, Derbyshire Police say.
Read more »
Derby tower block fire investigation inconclusiveAn investigation into a fire that saw residents evacuated from a tower block fails to find a cause.
Read more »
Derby move 'the perfect fit' for WashingtonDerby County striker Conor Washington says he's joined a club 'on the up' and wants to 'find the best version of himself'.
Read more »
NI swimmer's panic at finding blue-green algae on her costume in house with petsBluetits swimmer Mary O'Hagan warns the problem is rising again in Lough Neagh
Read more »