UPDATE: The Student Lounge

The Resonance received the following comments from the student body on the topic:

STUDENT LOUNGE

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The general student population commented that the student lounge should be a place to relax after school with comfortable chairs and individual rooms for self study. The lounge would have a bell system to ensure that students are kept on time for lessons. In addition the general student population proposed that there be tables for students to gather around, two televisions, computers for computer games, arcades and food vending machines, game rooms and study rooms, a carpeted floor and that food be allowed in.

The Resonance replied that the student lounge is established with a view for student relaxation; hence it will not be designed to be conducive for self-study or project work

5 students wanted air conditioning in the student lounge

The Resonance responded that this was not possible as the location of the student lounge makes use of an open concept that was earlier fixed

5 students wanted sofas and settees in the student lounge

The Resonance replied that certain constrains allow the student lounge to be designed such that all students may sit close to the ground. Nevertheless students are assured of a comfortable environment

3 students wanted tables in the student lounge

2 students wanted computers in the student lounge

The Resonance responded that games in the student lounge will revolve around the concept of group activities, namely board and card games, hence electronic items will not be applicable

2 students wanted magazines in the student lounge

2 students wanted television sets in the student lounge

2 students wanted beds in the student lounge

1 student wanted chairs in the student lounge

1 student wanted the student lounge to be equipped with a thermostat

1 student wanted the student lounge to stock art materials for projects

1 student wanted monopoly and board games in the student lounge

1 student wanted a gym in the student lounge

1 student wanted food in the student lounge

The Resonance replied that food would not be allowed at the birthing of the student lounge

1 student wanted card games like Werewolf, Saboteur, Bang!, Munchkin and Citadels in the student lounge

The Resonance requested that the student advice the Resonance on methods for procuring these games.

1 student wanted a vending machine in the student lounge

1 student wanted an arcade in the student lounge

1 student wanted a home theatre system in the student lounge

1 student wanted a Karaoke system in the student lounge