Scotch Oakburn College Middle School

The Scotch Oakburn College Middle School was designed to support contemporary teaching methods through flexible, collaborative learning environments that can adapt to the changing needs of students and educators. The purpose-built facility provides innovative education spaces that encourage engagement, creativity, and collaboration while supporting the delivery of a modern curriculum.

Scotch Oakburn College commissioned the new Middle School to complement its existing junior and senior campuses and continue its commitment to providing leading educational facilities. Working in partnership with Fielding Nair, PhilpLighton Architects delivered the design development, documentation, and contract administration for the project.

Developed in close collaboration with staff from Scotch Oakburn College, every aspect of the building was carefully considered to create a highly functional and contemporary learning environment. Spaces, amenities, materials, and finishes were selected to support flexible teaching practices while creating welcoming and durable education facilities.

The building is divided into year groups with dedicated collaborative spaces serving as a hub for each grade with separate home base rooms off these.  The design encourages interaction between students and teachers while supporting a range of learning styles and teaching methods.

Large operable walls, extensive glazing, and open sightlines allow learning spaces to be reconfigured as required, creating adaptable classrooms that can accommodate individual learning, small group collaboration, or larger shared teaching environments. The design promotes flexibility, visibility, and connection while supporting the evolving needs of students and educators.

The completed Middle School provides a contemporary learning environment that combines flexible classroom design with collaborative education spaces, creating a facility that supports both current teaching practices and future curriculum development.