Chartwell ElementaryLearning Commons Project

Creating 6 Active Learning Spaces:

Small Group AreasLarge Group Areas

Community Area Technology-Rich Areas

Quiet, Solitary AreasMaker Spaces

Stakeholder Input• Ms. Gratton led Student brainstorming sessions to

assess what they were looking for from the space • Parent input built upon that feedback at the PAC

meeting in January• Teacher input was added to this in February• Ideas that were mentioned 2 or more times between all

3 groups remained on the list• That list was further refined by Library Commons

working group: Mr. Campbell (Principal), Ms. Gratton (Librarian), Nessa van Bergen (PAC Co-chair), Sehr Latif (Art Institute Instructor)

Student Input• Repaint Library• More decorations• Headphones• bookflix and Razkids for ELL• Another recliner• More up to date/faster computers• Bean Bag chairs• A few little toys• Robotics table/Science Spaces/Giant Blocks• Game Programming Station• TV / Movies• Books: more funny books; books that express diversity &

Human rights; "Believe it or Not" books; Diary of Whimpey Kid Books; more graphic novels; NEW books

Parent Input• Wiggle chairs/Modular Seating• Wired Tables/Adjustable height/Foldable• Quiet Zones• Ability to adjust lighting• E Books• Presentation Area• Multiuse Headphones/ Adaptor• Green space (plants or living wall)• Lunchtime Clubs, ex. Book Club, Diversity Clubs,

Girls/Boys Club, Games Club, Reading Club• Parent Area/Café• iPad/Computer stations

Teacher Input• Study Carrels/ Desks x 2/Collaboration space• Hoki stools• Computer tables (4-5 computers)• Art carving• Updated furniture - comfy seating• First Nation Investment• Outlet plugs• Flexible tables• 72” Display Monitor• Consistent Internet Connectivity• Green screen/Podcasting space• Updated Lighting

Areas Identified• Coffee/Parent Room• Quiet/Flex Space• Research Space• Seating & Tables• Displays• Check-out Counter• Maker Spaces• Upgrades to Electrical, WiFi, H-Vac

Art Institute of Vancouver The Art Institutes is a system of over

50 schools across North America, providing hands-on education in the creative and applied arts by offering master's, bachelor's and associate's degree programs as well as non-degree programs.

The Art Institutes curriculum is carefully scrutinized and developed by industry professionals and prominent employers who tell AI what skills are needed in the workplace. This means education is relevant, practical and hands-on and the classroom often mimics what is found on the job. Members of the faculty also continue to work professionally in the fields they are teaching. All programs use technology and media to realize their vision.

Project TimelineApril 8th – Students are presented the project outlineApril 14th - Art Institute of Vancouver Interior Design Students visit school to walkthrough the library space. Doni Gratton (Librarian), Nessa van Bergen (PAC Co-chair), and Aron Campbell (Principal) will conduct a Q&A.June 15th – Digital copies of the 10 student design proposals submitted to CPAC for reviewJune 16/17th – Doni Gratton, Aron Campbell, PAC Exec review submissions and narrow down to 3 choicesJune 20th – Design overviews are sent out electronically to Chartwell families to vote on via Survey Monkey. (Voting ends Sunday, June 26th) June 21st – Printed copies of the designs are on display at Chartwell in the front hallway for viewingJune 26th – Voting ends at 4:00PMJune 27th – Art Institute of Vancouver notified of the winning submission. Late afternoon: an email sent out to parents to announce the winning designJune 29th – Designs submitted to SD45 Facilities for feedback and scheduling. Project completion dates/stages will be determined by their office.

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CPAC Proposal for Motion:• $25,000 from cash reserves • Cheque Writing Campaign with goal to raise

$25,000• Total first phase budget of $50,000• We say ‘first phase’ because the design teams are

going to present us options which may be multi-phase based on the overall scope of the design

• First phase will include new carpet, paint, a presentation screen, reconfiguration, and some furnishings.

• Second phase: could be lighting, millwork/carpentry, technology, etc. – All based on design submissions

LIBRARY COMM

ONS Soft furnishings and reading areas ~ Moveable tables ~ Maker station carts

LIBRARY COMM

ONS Student collaboration space ~ Soft colourful furnishings

LIBRARY COMM

ONS Adjustable height tables ~ Student collaboration space

LIBRARY COMM

ONS Fun, soft, colourful furnishings