A house with a living room and en-suite rooms

The school is designed as a large house. The auditorium serves as the living room that connects the clusters for the lower, middle, and upper grades. The bright classrooms feature large 'living room windows' with wide window seats where children can curl up with a book or play. There is also a long wall of cabinets with a pantry. The classrooms are connected to the learning plazas like en-suite rooms. The coat lockers are located in the hallways, intentionally kept out of the learning plazas. To ensure a small-scale feel, each cluster has its own learning plaza, restrooms, and entrance. The space is fully utilized; storage cabinets have been built wherever possible, and a reading/chill/hiding nook has been created under the stairs.

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A stage for indoors and outdoors

Coming together and celebrating is an important part of the Jenaplan education provided at the Dr. Schaepman school. The double-height auditorium, equipped with a stage, provides ample space for this. The stage is oriented both inward and outward, allowing performances to be held outside in good weather. By connecting the auditorium to the adjacent play area, there is enough room for all the students. Children can also watch from the balcony on the first floor.

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