Centre for Teaching Excellence, Drama and Robotics
Located on the site of the 40 year-old Sheil Building (opened in 1967), a new
state-of-the-art teaching and learning centre will provide flexible classrooms,
networked video and audio facilities and air conditioning throughout. The
estimated $4 million construction cost includes demolition of the existing
building, site preparation and fit out. Major features include the following:
Centre for Teaching Excellence
TSS has been blessed with having committed academic staff who continually seek
to improve the education of our boys. The Centre for Teaching Excellence will
provide state-of-the-art facilities for our academic staff to prepare and assess
class material, to prepare and evaluate teaching aides, and to undertake
professional development which will in turn enhance the learning environment in
the School. We need to support teaching excellence if we are to realise the
academic potential of all of our students.
Drama Centre
Drama has played an important role in developing well-rounded young men at TSS
for many years. We have proven time and again that the performing arts offer
boys a unique opportunity to step outside their comfort zone and learn new
things about themselves. Many of our top sportsmen proudly take on leading roles
in House and School plays, with some memorable productions and performances in
recent years. The School’s commitment to drama is evident in the magnificent
Annand Theatre, a top- class performance venue. However, the boys lack dedicated
teaching and learning space, which will be provided for in this new Drama
Centre. Its major features include purpose-built classrooms, spaces for costume
and prop storage, change areas and staff work rooms. \
Robotics Centre
The study of robotics is a highly effective way of improving boys’ creative
thinking, problem solving and communication skills. At TSS, the study of
robotics commences in the Prep School with a mechanical Lego program. In the
Senior School, and within these new purpose-built classrooms, boys will go on a
journey from simple robot design and programming through to developing advanced
skills in ‘Robot C’ programming and robot construction. Boys will also be given
the opportunity to further enhance their skills by participating in a variety of
national and international competitions.