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A new facility for children with additional support needs has been created by a local firm at Wick High School.
GMR Henderson, on behalf of the Highland Council, led the transformation of a former residential unit into a specialised facility known as Avonlea.
The six-bedroom unit was altered within the confines of its original footprint, enabling the creation of three classrooms, specialised rooms for multi-sensory needs, safe play and soft play, life skills learning, changing places, and secure safe outdoor space to encourage various types of activities on various surfaces.
Last week, Wick High School welcomed guests from the Highland Council, Wick High Parent Council, and the wider community to the open day of a new facility.
School rector Sebastian Sandecki said, “Avonlea provides specialist spaces that we have not previously had in our high school and which have been greatly needed for a long time.
“The base includes purpose-built classrooms, multi-sensory rooms, a soft play room, a snug room, and secure outdoor space – all designed to support learning, wellbeing and development.
“This new environment will allow our pupils to access education in a way that meets their individual needs, helping them to feel safe, supported and ready to learn. We are incredibly proud of this development and grateful to everyone who helped make Avonlea a reality.”
