THE ground is broken and construction is underway for a new $23 million senior school at Mulgrave, a private school in West Vancouver.
John Wray, head of school, said the new addition is designed to provide world-class facilities for students in grades 10, 11 and 12.
"We're trying to create almost a pre-university type environment for the most senior students at Mulgrave," said Wray.
"The school now has grown to its maximum capacity," said Wray. He said the school staff also realized the senior students needed additional facilities.
The new senior school will feature flexible spaces with walls that can be moved. It will also include a purpose built film studio and an outdoor education room.
The 45,000 square-foot school is expected to be complete by the end of October 2014.
The school has embarked on a $30 million fundraising drive to pay for the project.
