Boezinge (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A new school building is being built in Boezinge, replacing the 1924 chapel. Director Giovani Tommeleyn says the old chapel no longer serves its purpose. 242 pupils stay on-site.
As VRT News reported, in Boezinge, in the municipality of Ypres, Belgium, a new school building will soon replace the old chapel at the local primary school. The chapel has not been used for 6 years. It will be taken down, along with the dining hall, restrooms, and one kindergarten classroom. The new building will include classrooms, restrooms, a playroom, and spaces for meetings and care.
“The chapel is a beautiful structure, but it serves little purpose as a school building,”
says director Giovani Tommeleyn.
“Hence our decision to demolish the chapel and build a completely new school in its place.”
What is the Boezinge building for 242 primary school pupils?
The new school building in Boezinge will have 3 levels. The ground floor will include kindergarten classrooms, new restrooms, and a playroom for young children. The first floor will have classrooms for primary school students. The top floor will include a staff meeting room, a care room, and technical spaces. Officials mentioned that the new layout will bring all key school functions together in one building.
According to officials, the new school building in Boezinge is a big step forward for the local primary school. The school board said they believed the project was important and are proud it has been approved.
Construction has started, and the main building should be ready by the end of the next school year. However, the full renovation of the entire site, including outdoor areas, will take longer and is expected to be finished by September 2027.
The primary school in Boezinge will stay open while the new building is being built. There is enough space on the school grounds, so all 242 children can keep going to class. A safety expert has made a plan to make sure everyone stays safe. The school board said that safety comes first. They want to avoid problems and keep learning on track.
The old chapel at the Boezinge primary school was built in 1924 and had not been used for 6 years. It stood next to a monastery that no longer exists. The building was outdated and no longer fit for school use. To meet modern needs, the school decided to replace it with a new building.
