Facilities, Buildings and Development
Development
The College has recently undertaken a lot of development.
- The College is completely renovating and extending the current Science Block, first opened by the Duke of Edinburgh.
- Hurst is also building a new Astro Plus.
- Fleur De Lys Girls' house has been moved into a wing of the Cloisters in the Outer Quad, with a bold use of modern architecture in the old part of the school. The house is formed by a large glass wall, cut to the arch of the cloisters roof, and accessed through an automated door.
- Pelican Girl's house was built in place of the Old Prep School boarding house.
- Recently completed is the New £4.5 million Classroom Block that now forms the New Academic Quad.
- Under-construction is Hurst Farm.
Art Facilities
Extracurricular activities are an essential part of life at Hurst. The Art School is housed in the new Art Department opened by artist David Shepherd (artist) in 2003. It has 3 large studios, a computer room with photo and video editing software, a ceramics room and a Photographic studio and dark room. In addition, there is a staff room.
Drama Facilities
The Bury Theatre The Bury Theatre is the principal theatre at Hurst.
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