15 Jul 2021
Goodwin House is young again
These days, Churchie’s Young building is rarely called by its original name. Situated on the southern side of The Flat, this long, two storey building opening in 1969 as part of the Prep School.
From 1994 it was transformed into a boarding residential facility, currently home to the boarders of Goodwin House, adopting that is its common name. However, Goodwin House is now proudly ‘young’ again after a comprehensive and stunning refurbishment to be completed later this year.
Boarding has been at the heart of Churchie’s community for more than 100 years. Accompanying this proud heritage is a dedication to providing the very best facilities and services a boarding school can offer. This commitment has resulted in the beautiful School House dining hall renovation, a Year 7 centre based in Donaldson and, most recently, the stunning refurbishment of Goodwin House.
Upon completion in Term 3 this year, Goodwin House will truly be ‘young’ again, referring to the original name of the building. The common areas a welcoming, light-filled and spacious, leading into residential wings that offer increased privacy and additional common spaces. Senior boys will have larger beds (king singles) and all rooms have space for a small fridge.
Throughout the building, technology is future compatible, with power outlets and docking stations reflecting current and future needs for devices, with additional wi-fi access points.
Director of Boarding Jason Wynne-Markham said, ‘The driving force behind the Goodwin refurbishment is to ensure Churchie offers the best facilities in the boarding school sector. In conjunction with the highly successful use of The Centenary Library by boarders for study, the Goodwin refurbishment will further support the academic life of Churchie boarders through study spaces for workshops, presentations and tutorials. It’s wonderful to see the boys enthused about the remarkable transformation. I’m looking forward to Gerald House’s turn next.’
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