Figure 1.--Here the bows are playing in a old gym/school hall. Notice the old-fashioned wood floor. Building a new gym/school hall was at the top of the list of new buildings desired by prep schools in the 1970s. |
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Until after World War II, the facilities at many schools, other tham extensive playing fields, were quite limited. Thus many schools operated through the 1970sith a rather limited physical plant. And financial contraints through the 1970s limited new building projects. This began to change in the 1880s whenthanks in part to Mrs Thatcher, the economy began to improve and the schoolls acquired the financial where-with-all to build needed modern facilities. Since that time, successful schools persued major efforts to improve and expand facilities. There are, however, substantial differences in the facilities offered at British prep schools. Most are now substantial well founded institutions which have in recent years added important facilities like sports halls and music rooms as well as a range of amenities. There are also smaller schools will still very basic facilities.
The school hall is fully equipped for plays, concerts, films and other entertainment and there is a bright and spacious dining hall under the supervision of an experienced cook. The menus are drawn up by a professional caterer.
Dean Close Junior School Prospectus
