Korowa Anglican Girls' School Sports and Wellbeing Centre
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The Roslyn Otzen Sports and Wellbeing Centre facility is a space where all dimensions of health and wellbeing are catered to. It includes the Hannah Macdougall pool, an eight-lane 25-metre swimming pool; the Wendy Millar Sports Hall, a multi-purpose court for basketball, netball, badminton and volleyball; a rooftop netball and basketball court; purpose-built dance facilities; the Amy Tennent Theatre with professional theatre technology; functional spaces for pilates and yoga; a fully equipped gym; a Perceptual Motor Program room; a health centre complete with a sensory room; and the Sandra Ivory Café that opens onto a piazza which is a central gathering point for students, parents and staff.
What's On
Join us for a presentation with the Korowa principal Frances Booth and architect Sally Draper on the role of architecture in contemporary education. Hear how this space has enhanced the school, our educational offerings and created a thriving community. There will be tours of the facility by students before and after the presentation.
In Collaboration With:
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Frances Booth, Principal Korowa Girls' School
Frances Booth is the tenth Principal of Korowa Girls’ School. Under her leadership, the School is committed to developing confident, strong, and authentic individuals equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resilience to make a positive impact on the world.
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Sally Draper, Sally Draper Architects
Sally Draper Architects is one of Melbourne’s most respected architectural practices. It has a strong heritage and has produced a substantial body of education, residential and urban design projects defined by clarity, restraint and a profound understanding of place. The firm has earned numerous awards and deep client loyalty.
Images: (1) Exterior of the Rozlyn Otzen Sports and Wellbeing Centre. Rhiannon Slatter Photographer. Courtesy Ireland Brown Constructions. (2) The Hannah Macdougall pool - an eight lane 25m swimming pool (3) The dance studio (4) The Wendy Millar Sports Hall: Multi-purpose court for basketball, netball, badminton and volleyball. (5) The Sandra Ivory Café which opens onto a piazza is a central gathering point for students, parents and staff (6) The Amy Tennent Theatre - a multipurpose drama space with professional theatre technology. Photos: Trevor Mein.
Important Details
Tour/event summary information
Saturday 26 July
Open access 9.30—3.30pm
No bookings required
Student-led tour + presentation session
First session: 11am—12.30pm (tour followed by presentation)
Second session: 12pm—1.30pm (presentation followed by tour)
Running for 90 minutes for up to 150
Bookings required
Bookings
This program includes both open access and pre-booked components. Where bookings are required—a $7 booking fee applies
First release tickets: 12pm Wednesday 2 July
Second release tickets: 10am Saturday 5 July
Meeting Point
Enter via the main gates on Ranfurlie Cres, Glen Iris and follow the signs to the Sports and Wellbeing Centre. Parking is available in surrounding streets.
Accessibility
Elevator access, Accessible bathroom, Partially wheelchair accessible
The entire building is wheelchair accessible except for the rooftop netball court. There are disabled bathrooms available in the centre.