New Technology

School:	Avondale College
Type:	Secondary
Location:	Auckland
Roll (2005):	2590
Decile:	5
Contact:	Sue Lees, Business Manager
Phone:	09 8287024

The excitement of a brand new, five million dollar technology centre was the reason New Zealand’s second-largest school initially purchased the Bodyfurn® system. “Naturally we wanted the latest and best,” says Business Manager, Sue Lees, “especially in a technology centre. I had seen Bodyfurn® at the SEO conference and I asked Furnware to come and talk to our Executive and Board.

The health benefits to students were quite clear: including, for example, the way Bodyfurn® chairs are designed to ‘breathe’. Sue says that is a real feature for the summer months.

“As well, from my own perspective, the ten year guarantee told me this furniture is going to last. That made justifying the expenditure easy.” As a result, Avondale College installed Bodyfurn® not just in the technology centre, but in seven other classrooms as well. Sue Lees says the benefits have been realised. “I take visitors around the new block and they comment on how quiet and settled the students are. Bodyfurn® even makes life easier for the cleaning staff.”

The new furniture is making such an impact that teachers and students who don’t have the Bodyfurn® system are asking why not. Says Sue, “I’ve just phoned Furnware and ordered some more!”

“Health benefits for students and a ten
year guarantee. Together, they more
than justified the expenditure.”
Sue Lees, Business Manager