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good shepherd lutheran primary school's transformation

Project Profile | Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School collaborated with Furnware, to design their new Middle School building. With input from staff and students, the project featured tailored furniture solutions across three levels, enhancing the educational experience for Grade Two to Grade Four students.

Over the course of several months, Furnware Business Development Manager, Sarah Smith assisted with the design for Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School’s new Middle School building which was completed in January of this year. 

Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School, situated in Croydon Hills, Melbourne, Victoria, is committed to nurturing potential and pursuing excellence. In line with their vision, the school saw the opportunity to construct a new building specifically for Grade Two to Grade Four students. Principal Daniel Weller, who had prior experience with Furnware, welcomed Sarah’s involvement in this exciting project. 

Before commencing the project, Daniel held a staff contribution meeting to gather insights on classroom expectations and design. He communicated the school’s requirements to Sarah, who, along with Business Manager Lauren, helped design multiple classrooms and communal breakout areas for the Middle school Building.

"As a school we express our deepest gratitude for the exceptional support and attention to detail that was provided in the supply of furniture for our school. The commitment to help us with the design, selection, budget management, and installation has truly transformed our learning spaces into dynamic environments that inspire creativity and collaboration."

Daniel Weller - Principal, Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School

In the Middle School building, there were three levels, each corresponding to a different year level. They each featured multiple classrooms and a spacious communal breakout area. Given the project’s scale, it was crucial to choose furniture that would best support the students. Sarah facilitated the design of two trial classroom spaces using Furnware’s 3D app. This allowed staff and students to experience the new furniture and provide feedback before implementing it in the remaining classrooms. 

When selecting furniture and colour palettes based on staff feedback, Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School embraced a more traditional design approach. They opted for distinct colour schemes for each year level. 

  • Grade Two had affinity maple tables paired with light blue chairs and used soft furnishing fabrics to introduce pops of colour in yellow and light grey tones. 
  • Grade Three also chose affinity maple tables however, paired them with lime green chairs. Their soft furnishing products featured green and grey tones. 
  • Grade Four selected both affinity maple and snowdrift tables, also pairing them with lime green chairs. They opted for another shade of green and grey in their soft furnishing products. 

“We would recommend Furnware to others seeking to enhance their educational spaces. Their passion for creating environments that support learning is evident in every interaction.”

Daniel Weller - Principal, Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School

The selected furniture products were utilised throughout all levels of the building. Key choices included rectangle and square tables with castors, paired with Bodyfurn® chairs. Additionally, a whiteboard Paparoa table was accompanied by Round Ottomans. In the breakout spaces, a variety of seating options were provided, from stools to individual and collaborative soft furnishing products. Notably, Grade Two’s level featured two Mindfull Learning Huts to encourage small group collaboration. 
The furniture was delivered for day one, term one which provided both staff and students with an exciting, brand-new learning environment to kick off their school year. 

“The team at Furnware have gone above and beyond to ensure that every detail was perfect, and their expertise was invaluable in creating functional yet innovative spaces for our students and staff. We are impressed with the quality of the products and the professionalism of service throughout the entire process. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Furnware for years to come.”

Daniel Weller - Principal, Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School

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