OurNewSchool is part of a collection of design projects happening in the North East this year. The plan is to bring all of the projects together at a public design festival that will run for two weeks in October and to show how design can make a positive difference to our daily lives. The exhibit phase of the project is all about planning and putting together what we want to share with the public about our project. ... Read More

Watch the Walker film interviews!

Experiences of the OurNewSchool project on video

Staff, students and people involved with Walker Technology College and the local community were interviewed about their aspirations and experiences of the OurNewSchool project. Watch the video to hear what they thought!... Read More
posted by steve lee on 11/01

Congratulations Mr. Collier!

Mr. Collier wins the Dott Creative Community Award!

Mr. Collier, Deputy Head at Walker Technology College was awarded the first Dott Creative Community award yesterday evening at the Baltic Arts Centre, Gateshead.... Read More
posted by steve lee on 10/19

Dear Architect…

Walker unveils is brief to the BSF architects

This week, Walker Technology College and OurNewSchool completed a powerful document that will have a dramatic effect on the rebuilding process at Walker.
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posted by steve lee on 10/19

Dott Exhibition Begins

After a long wait, OurNewSchool has unveiled its prototype project at Dott07

Today, an unusual structure on Baltic Square opens with a number of exhibits of design projects from around the north east, including the unique story of Walker Technology College and its OurNewSchool process.... Read More
posted by steve lee on 10/19

Launch of ‘ONS - The Game’ prototype

Dott07 festival sees the launch of OurNewSchool's first product - ONS The Game!

Developed through the process with our prototype school - Walker Technology College - our prototype game is aimed at helping those involved in BSF planning or in planning solutions to common challenges around school map out their ideas and think more creatively and holistically.... Read More
posted by steve lee on 10/19

Our New School at Walker - exhibition plans unveiled!

Our New School reveals exhibition plans for Dott 07

Our New School has revealed its proposals for the Design of the Times (Dott 07) exhibition, to take place in the Baltic art gallery and in a temporary building in Baltic Square, on the bank of the Tyne. Walker Technology College had a sneak preview of the plans and will form a major part of the exhibition and the activities within it.... Read More
posted by steve lee on 06/19