Resource and Science Centre

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  • In January 1970, as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebration, fundraising began for a new Resource area and science labs. The Resource and Science Centre was constructed in 1972 to connect the Memorial Classroom building with the Gymnasium. The Architects were Stafford, Haensli and the Contractors were Ivey-Dreger Construction Limited. It formed a purposeful quadrangle and a causeway (breezeway) linking the east and west playing fields. The centre initially held the school's library, later known as the Raymond Massey Library (named in 1983), and science laboratories. In 2007 the space became known as the Student Centre, with the Beasley Guidance centre, the Student Success Centre, the Barr Common Room, as well as classrooms, science labs and administrative offices. In 2021 the Student Success Centre moved to the library, and the Archives moved into the space beside the LEC classroom. In 1995-1996, Appleby Arts students painted murals on the bricks throughout the breezeway corridor. These were later covered when the space was enclosed for office space.
  • In 2007 the space became known as the Student Centre, with the Beasley Guidance centre, the Student Success Centre, the Barr Common Room, as well as classrooms, science labs and administrative offices. The library was moved to the new Student Commons building. In 2021 the Student Success Centre moved to the library, and the Archives moved into the space beside the LEC classroom.

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            F02-PH01-1319 · Item · [1970 - 1971]
            Part of Archives Photograph Collection

            Item consists of a black and white aerial photograph of the Appleby College Campus, specifically the lower East Field beside the arena. Construction of the Resource Centre, library and science wing is also occurring in the photograph.

            Alumni Softball Tournament
            F02-P010997 · Item · 8 Jun. 1996
            Part of Archives Photograph Collection

            Item consists of a colour photograph of alumni standing together at the softball tournament on the Appleby College campus. David Smith (class of 1953) is on the left. This event was described in The Appleby Quarterly (July 1996, vol. 18, no. 2).

            The two men are standing where the current AWB Athletic centre is located. Part of the Resource and Science Centre is in the background before the bottom area was filled. Part of the Mural Project under the arches of the Resource and Science Centre can be seen in the background.

            Appleby College campus
            F02-P009858 · Item · 1992 - 1993
            Part of Archives Photograph Collection

            Item consists of a colour photograph of a tunnel on the Appleby College campus on a sunny day. The area is now part of the Sustainability Hub linking the McLaughlin Quadrangle with the AWB Athletic Centre.

            F02-P009856 · Item · 1992 - 1993
            Part of Archives Photograph Collection

            Item consists of a colour photograph of the Appleby College campus on a sunny day. It shows part of the Resource and Science building before the lower portion was filled in. It also shows part of the McLaughlin Quadrangle.

            F02-P013756 · Item · [1996 - 1997]
            Part of Archives Photograph Collection

            Item consists of a colour photograph of the Appleby College campus in winter. It shows the old gym (single gym), The John Guest Dining Hall, the McLaughlin Quadrangle and the Resource and Science Wing.

            Arts and Science Building
            F01-S10-SS01-FL05 · File · January 1970
            Part of Appleby College Fonds

            File consists of a January 1970 copy and original of a proposal for an Arts and Science Building at Appleby College. The proposal included an auditorium, a music practice area, art studios, photographic processing area, a library and science laboratories. Parts of this proposal were used in the construction of the Resource and Science Building, now the Barr Commons area.

            F08-AV-86 · Item · [1983 - 1988]
            Part of Audio Visual Collection

            Item consists of a video created by alumni Jason Smith '83 called 'Memories of Appleby College'. The video shows the Appleby College campus and buildings set to piano and choir music. The video is divided as follows:
            0.00 - 0.09 minutes - title
            0.10 - 1.13 minutes - Classroom and Library (Shows the Memorial Classroom Building, Science and Resource Centre, Library, McLaughlin Quadrangle and Breezeway)
            1.14 - 1.48 minutes - Art Center (shows the McNichol Arts Building and court yard)
            1.49 - 2.28 minutes - Gym and pool (Shows old single gym and pool)
            2.29 - 2.38 minutes - The Arena
            2.39 - 2.56 minutes - The Dining Hall
            2.57 - 4.27 minutes - The Chapel
            4.28 - 5.07 minutes - Powell's House
            5.08 - 5.34 minutes - Old Cottage, The Barn, Powell's Field
            5.35 - 6.39 minutes - Colley House and lower field
            6.40 - 7.56 minutes - Walker House (includes the old Infirmary, back field which is now the turf field)
            7.57 - 8.18 minutes - Old Infirmary (pans across to where the current health centre is located, also between Walker House and Colley House)
            8.19 - 8.49 minutes - Cadets
            8.50 - 9.21 minutes - Cricket (field between Colley house and the Chapel; arts building)
            9.22 - 9.56 minutes - Lower field by lake, to bridge and creek
            9.57 - 12.06 minutes - field in front of Headmaster's house to back field now turf field to lake

            Smith, Jason
            Campus mural project
            F02-P010942 · Item · 1995
            Part of Archives Photograph Collection

            Item consists of a colour photograph of a student-created mural of water splashing against rocks, which reflects images captured around the campus. This project was described in The Whippet (November-December 1995, no. 34), The Appleby Quarterly (April 1996, vol. 18, no. 1), and The Argus Yearbook (1996).

            Campus mural project
            F02-P010944 · Item · 1995
            Part of Archives Photograph Collection

            Item consists of a colour photograph of a student-created mural of trees and water, which reflects images captured around the campus. This project was described in The Whippet (November-December 1995, no. 34), The Appleby Quarterly (April 1996, vol. 18, no. 1), and The Argus Yearbook (1996).

            Campus mural project
            F02-P010945 · Item · 1995
            Part of Archives Photograph Collection

            Item consists of a colour photograph of a student-created mural of a bridge and trees, which reflects images captured around the campus. This project was described in The Whippet (November-December 1995, no. 34), The Appleby Quarterly (April 1996, vol. 18, no. 1), and The Argus Yearbook (1996).

            Computer Centre
            F01-S10-SS01-FL15 · File · 1998
            Part of Appleby College Fonds

            File consists of architectural drawings for the Computer Lounge which also includes the electrical and mechanical drawings. The Computer Lounge or computer centre was located in what is now the Guidance area in Barr Commons' area.

            Quarterly 1973_01
            Item · Jan. 1973
            Part of Appleby College Fonds

            Item consists of the January 1973 edition of Appleby Quarterly magazine. It includes an article about the opening of the Resource and Science Centre.

            Quarterly 2006_SUMMER
            Item · Summer 2006
            Part of Appleby College Fonds

            Item consists of the Summer 2006 edition of the Appleby Quarterly magazine. It includes articles on the visit to Appleby College by His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, The Duke of York, updates to campus building projects including the arena, Baillie House, the Dining Hall, Academic Resource Centre and the Student Common Space. There are also articles on the Headmaster's Garden Party, the fundraising gala auction, co-curricular activities at Appleby and the renaming of the Northern Campus to the McLaughlin Northern Campus and the financial donation of the McLaughlin family for the McLaughlin quadrangle and the 'Raven Calling' sculpture.

            Resource and Science Centre
            F01-S10-SS01-FL19 · File · 1971
            Part of Appleby College Fonds

            File consists of architectural drawings for the Resource and Science building, now part of the Barr Commons, Guidance and Archives area.