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The most recent building developments included a purpose built new home for the nursery school (Denham Green 1989), and a Sports Hall (1998) at the Junior school, funded by money from The Lottery and Sports Council. This is for the use not only of pupils in both parts of the school, but also of the community in the area. A new computing and music building was completed at the Junior School in 2005. The new nursery is scheduled for completion in August 2008.
The Edinburgh Academy Junior School was founded in the nineteenth century, but now has its own campus in the leafy northern suburbs of Edinburgh, right next to the world famous Royal Botanic Gardens. It is about fifteen minutes' walk from the Senior School Campus in Henderson Row.
Originally constructed in the 1960's, the Junior school facilities have seen major extension in the shape of a purpose built nursery building (named Denham Green after our original nursery), a sports hall and a new P6 block with computing and music facilities.
One of the greatest assets of the Academy Junior School is the wonderful open campus of several acres. The playing fields, trees and feeling of space all attract the attention of the first time visitor. In 2007 we added to the facilities with the provision of an outdoor classroom where the children can learn practical skills; but we plan to add even more. We shall build an all-weather playing surface in the Junior School, which will not only give the pupils an excellent (and clean) playground, but will also allow us to enhance the sports and games provision for both boys and girls. The separate nursery buildings and the after school facility will be combined in a single building on the main campus. This is scheduled for completion by August 2008.
There are a street map and a local rail map to be found on this website. It also includes information about the city of Edinburgh for the benefit of those who are not local residents.
The fine buildings tell only half the story of the Edinburgh Academy Junior School campus. Blessed with a large acreage and surrounded by open spaces and trees, it also enjoys outdoor classroom facilities second to none. We are developing a wildlife garden as part of our eco-school project. There are extensive play areas including an adventure playground. And of course our playing fields are contained within the campus itself.
 The end of February sees the start of our very exciting new development here at the Junior School; that is, the building of our new Nursery and After School Centre. The first task will be to erect fencing around the construction area to ensure the safety and security of the children at all times. These plans show how the fencing will affect the playground area. Parents will need to be fully aware of any parking restrictions which may have to be put in place. Dunne, the contractors who have been appointed, still hope to complete on schedule for the beginning of next session. |
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adventure playground fun area |
astroturf courts tennis |
back field play area |
games field sports area |
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sports centre Great covered facilities |
dining hall Healthy eating |
main building Science, art room |
assembly hall Theatre, P.E. |
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Denham Green Full time nursery |
Academy House Rector's Residence |
Scott House Part time nursery |
Harvey Building Computing, music |
In addition the internationally renowned Edinburgh Botanic Gardens are on our doorstep, whilst the Academy's New Field sports facility is just across the road. If ever there was a school combining the advantages of the city with the spaciousness of the countryside, surely The Edinburgh Academy Junior School is the one.
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