Newly Refurbished Design & Technology Studio Re-Opens

13 September 2024 also saw the re-opening of the newly refurbished DT workshop, re-named ‘The Robert Kirkland Design Centre’ in honour of Robert Kirkland (Orchard 1959-64), whose generous gift, and huge support of the School over many years, enabled this wonderful upgrade. Pupils can now enjoy a modern, light and airy space, with brand new flooring, work benches, storage facilities and decorative effects – an ideal environment in which to develop the theoretical knowledge, practical skills and creative edge needed for designing and making functional products.