BFX 2017 Edu Catalogue

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Contents

Admin Furniture 95 96 97 98 99 Find Out More 100-102

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Flip Top & Meeting Tables Office Desking Office Chairs Lounge & Reception Visitor Chairs

6-7 8-9 Education Furniture Solutions Free to Learn (Feature Article) Future Focused Learning Zones Future Focused Learning ™ Spaces Prep Future Focused Learning Space ™ Years 1-3 Future Focused Learning ™ Space Years 4-6 Future Focused Learning ™ Space Years 7-9 Future Focused Learning ™ Space Years 10-12 Future Focused Learning ™ Space Tertiary Future Focused Learning ™ Space Future Focused Learning ™ Zones

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How To Shop With BFX

We come to you Whether you are in a regional area or in a city, a BFX Consultant will gladly travel to your educational facility to discuss your furniture requirements. Enjoy the ease of viewing sample furniture on site We can bring fabric & board samples Your BFX Consultant can measure your space & advise of the best way to use the area There are over 600 products in our huge www.bfx.com.au online store. Online Research Future Focused Learning ™ Spaces Look through the portfolio of education spaces Browse through the latest brochures & catalogues Read the latest furniture news on the blog

Visit a BFX Showroom We know that you will feel at home at one of the BFX Showrooms. Take your time to test the products up close. Should you need any advice, one of our friendly Consultants will be happy to assist you.

Disclaimer: All products sizes and design are subject to change without notice. Product dimensions listed are indicative only and may vary due to the manufacturing process. Information correct at time of printing. Colour reproduction is subject to the normal tolerance of printing. All items are available while stocks last. Some accessories and furniture shown have been included for photographic purposes and may not be available from BFX HO PTY LTD. February, 2017, Copyright, All Rights Reserved.

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Education Furniture Solutions

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Installation - BFX furniture can be moved, connected and can change to suit modality and purpose of the space. Our agile furnishings aim to provide various adjustable heights and can be easily reconfigured by students. Inspire - BFX offers a range of bright, engaging education furniture pieces that fuel student motivation. Our objective is to support the biological and psychological impact of colour on learning and consequently, learning outcomes.

Value - BFX delivers furniture that is built to last. Most products carry a 7 Year Warranty. Many pieces are designed with more than one use, such as combined seating and storage or mobile folding tables. Safety - BFX is committed to offering furniture that is safe. Many furniture items are independently tested for strength, durability, stability and safety by AFRDI under the standard AS/NZS 4610 specific to schools.

Design & Planning

Measure & Quote - Your BFX Consultant will provide you with an obligation free measure and quote, detailing all aspects of your requirements so there will never be any surprise costs.

Your Input - Your BFX Consultant will listen to your requirements and work with you to create an amazing space for your students; perfectly aligned with your School’s pedagogical practices.

Delivery & Installation

Installation - BFX is much more than just a furniture supplier. Your BFX Consultant can coordinate with architects, builders and electricians to ensure your furniture installation runs like clockwork.

Professional Service - You can expect nothing but professional service from our specialist furniture delivery and installation team. Furniture delivery and installation will run smoothly and work will be completed to the highest standard.

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Warranty - School environments can be demanding on furniture. You will be reassured to know that the vast majority of our Education furniture items are covered by an impressive 7 year warranty.

Communication - We understand that people like to communicate in different ways. So whether you prefer an on site consultation, phone, email or even an online chat, we are here to help.

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How Student-driven Learning Environments Impact Student Outcomes BY PRAKASH NAIR

It’s a surprising fact that the top universities in the world actively recruit home-schooled students for their freshman class. The reason they do so is because these students have primarily been free to study what interests them most, and have “learned how to learn” while doing so. (Business Insider, Chris Weller, 2015) While standardised tests are too often the criteria upon which education outcomes are measured, acceptance into top post-secondary institutions is another good way to measure student outcomes for secondary schools. This criterion is an accurate gauge about the effectiveness of schooling. It goes beyond celebrating test-taking skills by also demonstrating the real-world value of student-directed learning. My clients include a wide range of school communities around the globe, from renowned IB (International Baccalaureate) schools to charter schools that serve challenged neighbourhoods. Despite their striking differences, they tend to have one thing in common; they agree that engaged students are motivated students and that engagement comes from involvement in activities that are of personal interest to them. In this sense, learning is really a by-product of passion for a subject. Yet the traditional school setup is single-mindedly focused on the imparting of disjointed information in a variety of subjects. At the physical level, this philosophy is represented by rows upon rows of identical classrooms where direct instruction is the dominant form of teaching. This system – both the hardware and software of education – is almost perfectly designed to snuff out a student’s natural curiosity and constrain learning to homogenous input and output. Perhaps a dubious benefit of this system is that in its complete failure to inspire, it motivates budding entrepreneurs to check out emotionally, and often physically, from school and invent things in their garages instead. So, how can schools support student- driven learning and create the kind of lifelong learners that society needs?

How can they be even better than the homeschool environment? The answer is to provide amenity-rich settings for learning that foster exploration, and Learning Communities that are the right size to support the emotional needs of learners. “While typical classroom-based schools are designed to produce people with a uniform knowledge and skill set, student-driven learning spaces are designed to support individuals with varied needs, interests and talents. ” Rather than double-loaded corridors with classrooms the same size, Learning Communities contain a variety of spaces and amenities, and serve 100 - 150 students. A variety of room sizes with

permeable boundaries supports learning beyond the lecture mode, enabling multiple space formations that are acoustically separate when needed. Teachers don’t “own” any of these learning spaces, but share their professional office, using it for planning and assessment. Learning Communities also typically include learning studios for large group work, a commons area, small group rooms, and creative “DaVinci studios” for hands-on work and experimentation, all with a variety of flexible furnishings. These might include soft seating for comfortable reading, tall seating with tech bars, adjustable tables with ergonomic seating for group collaboration, and whiteboards for brain- storming sessions. Students and teachers can then select the proper space and furnishing arrangement for their learning cycle as it changes throughout the day. The beauty of the Learning Community model is that it can be used by institutions of any size, from a small charter school to a large public high school, since the scale of the school is broken down so students always feel they are part of an intimate community of peers and adults.

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Case Study : International School of Brussels

Many International Baccalaureate schools are starting to use this model, often doing affinity subject groupings that share amenities and spaces. The International School of Brussels is an English-language international PreK-12 school that educates 1,500 students from 62 countries. Their high school is organised into learning communities by curriculum themes, and individualised programs are developed by each student. Beyond the rigours of the IB programming, students are encouraged as well-rounded individuals to follow their interests in the arts, performance, and music studies. Like homeschoolers, ISB students are actively recruited by top universities around the world, including École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne; Erasmus University Rotterdam; Hong Kong University for Science and Technology; Johns Hopkins University; King’s College, London; Marquette University and New York University.

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Case Study: Venture Academy, Minneapolis

In sharp contrast to ISB, Venture Academy is a charter middle and high school serving students who have not had success in the local public-school system. With 90% of the student body living in poverty, many Venture Trailblazers are three to four grade levels behind their peers when they start at the school. Personal learning dashboards allow students to pursue their own interests while learning, and keep track of their progress. This software was designed by Facebook programmers, and Venture is the single user in Minnesota. But the dashboards aren’t the only unique feature of the school. Venture encourages students to pursue areas of passion While case studies like these demonstrate the positive effect of student-driven learning spaces, there is also hard data that supports their impact. For example, in a 2011 study published by the American Educational Research Journal, entitled “Problem-Based Learning in K-12 Education,” Clarice Wirkala and Deanna Kuhn document a 200% - 500% improvement in learning retention with authentically student-driven, enquiry-based learning. More proof that schools should be places students can’t wait to get to every morning, where they are eager to explore and master the things that matter the most to them.

through experiential enrichment classes like robotics, web development, music in digital media, visual arts, and physical education. Varied spaces in the school allow for amenities like maker spaces, 3D printers, and programming labs. At Venture, the Learning Community model provides more than a place for exploration; it creates a safe and encouraging environment for young people with challenging life situations. One exciting sign of success came in March 2016 when a team of four middle school Trailblazers beat out ten adult teams at a Start-up Accelerator design competition in Minneapolis.

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Prakash Nair is a futurist, a visionary education architect and Founding President and CEO of Fielding Nair International, one of the world’s leading change agents in school design with consultations in 47 countries. He has written extensively in leading international journals about school design and how it connects to established educational research. He is also the author of several books on school planning including Blueprint for Tomorrow: Redesigning Schools for Student-Centered Learning published by the Harvard Education Press in 2014.

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What Are Future Focused Learning ™ Zones?

CULTURE ZONES

CREATE ZONES

Culture Zones provide a place for students to appreciate and immerse themselves in experiences such as art, music, history and religion. They facilitate a widening of the learners’ awareness of the world around them. Culture Zones can be created by teaming together diverse furniture pieces, including tiered seating for viewing presentations and soft seating combined with vibrant colours to engage and excite.

Create Zones provide the avenue for student expression. Creating can provide purpose and the opportunity to express creativity can affect other key areas of learning. Create Zones benefit from a diverse range of vibrant coloured furniture that can be mixed and matched. Whiteboard top student tables, ottomans and agile desks combine with smart storage solutions to ensure creative tools are close to hand.

COMMUNICATE ZONES

CONNECT ZONES

Communication skills are more important than ever, providing the means by which information can be presented. Fostering open discussion and debate in a non-judgemental environmental allows communication skills to flourish. Furniture plays an important role in creating zones where communication can flow freely and effectively. Communicate Zones can be a small intimate space or a large auditorium, often containing a variety of comfortable seating, agile desks and whiteboards.

Connectivity allows students to impact a larger audience and places them in touch with the real world. Providing zones where students can explore and connect effectively and respectfully is vital; whether it is peer-to-peer in the classroom or in an online environment. Furniture that allows seamless technology integration within the classroom is an essential element of these learning zone. Clever use of tech desks, interactive whiteboards and soft seating will motive and engage.

CRITICAL ZONES

COLLABORATE ZONES

The ability to think critically gives students a means to effectively process and manage information. This life-long skill allows students to solve real world problems and ask ‘why?’ The ability to filter and analyse are essential future focused skills. Critical Zones provide space for students to engage in higher order thinking. Soft colours and agile furniture pieces that can be brought together in groups or separated for individual work, facilitate reflective thinking and problem solving activities.

Student collaboration is an integral part of any Future Focused Learning ™ environment. Students learn that collaboration through teamwork broadens perspectives whilst encouraging innovation. Effective Collaborate Zones benefit from furniture that allows students to engage in discussion, as well as plan and share ideas. Agile desking that allows a variety of group work configurations, and booths combined with meeting tables work well in these areas.

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ILLUSTRATE Create Zone

Illustrate Create Zone Package Includes - 1 x Beehive Book Box (page 86) - 4 x SmarTable ™ Clique ™ Straight Tables (page 78) - 8 x Pozzi ™ Student Chairs (page 83) - 1 x Doodle Cart (page 86) - 1 x Piggy Back Display (page 88) Young children function best when working in small groups due to their still developing social and cognitive skills. - Bright Hub Education Bietz, K. (2012). ‘The How and Why of Using Small Groups in Preschool’, eds Grove, A. Published 26 September 2012. Bright Hub Education. Retrieved from

QUESTION & DISCOVER

Children thrive in environments that give them the creative tools to experiment with ideas, question and discover. Whether it be using paint, paper, pencils or music as a medium for creative expression. Illustrate Create Zone ensures students can work in groups and easily access learning resources such as books, magazines, writable surfaces and craft supplies. The ergonomically designed SmarTable ™ Clique ™ Straight Tables and Pozzi ™ Chairs have been arranged for creative group work. Illustrate Create Zone is jam packed with organisation and space saving solutions. Students can dive into the Beehive Book Box Trolley as well as doodle, draw and play games on the Doodle Cart’s whiteboard. They can also display their favourite titles on the Piggyback Mobile Display’s five tiers.

Furniture colours as shown:

Beehive Book Box - Zincworks SmarTable ™ Clique ™ Straight Tables - Orange Pozzi ™ Student Chair - Charcoal Doodle Cart - Zincworks Piggy Back Display - Zincworks

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SPARK Create Zone

Spark Create Zone Package Includes - 3 x SmarTable ™ Crew ™ Single Tables (page 78) - 3 x E-Chair Sled Base Chairs (page 83) - 3 x Portobello Ottomans (page 69) - 1 x Mobile Tray Storage Unit (page 89) - 1 x Doodle Cart (page 86) “Creativity is not only about generating ideas; it involves making judgments about them. The creative process includes elaborating on the initial ideas, testing and refining them and even rejecting them.” - Sir Ken Robinson Cited in Drapeau, P. (2014). Sparking Student Creativity: Practical Ways to Promote Innovative Thinking and Problem Solving . ASCD. Alexandria. Virgina. USA

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Every student has a creative ember burning within them. Creativity inducing environments ignite that ember into a roaring flame when channelled into class projects. Spark Create Zone has plenty of features to spark student’s creativity. Smart storage ensures creative tools are close by. Agile desks and seating allow students to work on projects together. The Zone features SmarTable ™ Crew ™ Single Tables connected in a wave-like shape with electric colours that evoke a sense of energy and bring purpose into the space. Students can experience the benefits of ergonomic and active seating with the E-Chair Sled Base and playful Portobello Ottoman. Spark Create Zone ensures classrooms are organised and tidy with multi-purpose space savers like the Doodle Cart and Mobile Tray Storage Unit.

Furniture colours as shown: SmarTable ™ Crew ™ Single Tables - Mandarin E-Chair Sled Base Chairs - Green Portobello Ottomans - Green Vinyl, Blue Vinyl Mobile Storage Unit - White Doodle Cart - Zincworks

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GALAXY Create Zone

Galaxy Create Zone Package Includes

A UNIVERSE OF CREATIVITY

- 2 x SmarTable ™ D-End Tables (page 78) - 1 x SmarTable ™ Clique ™ Straight Table (page 78) - 6 x Pozzi ™ Student Chairs (page 83) - 4 x Happy Stools (page 85) - 1 x Jupiter Swing Cupboard (page 86) - 1 x Jupiter Double Sided Bookcase (page 86)

In one student’s imagination lies a tiny universe of creativity and ideas just waiting to be discovered.

Galaxy Create Zone fits up to 10 students and naturally unlocks their creative ability by allowing them to work together in a supportive and interactive space. This zone combines agile seating, desks and smart storage to create a flexible organised learning environment. Galaxy Create Zone features a galaxy of storage in the Jupiter Double Sided Bookcase and Swing Cupboard. The SmarTable ™ Clique ™ Straight Table has been combined with the SmarTable ™ Clique ™ D-End Table so students have even more room to spread out their learning supplies. This zone is complete with Pozzi ™ Chairs and Happy Stools to ensure students have all the support and ergonomic benefits they need to be comfortable and active in the classroom.

Hicks, K. (2015). ‘Why Creativity in the Classroom Matters More Than Ever’. Edudemic. Published 17 March 2015. Retrieved from Many of the biggest and most successful businesses in the world allow employees to devote 20% of their work time to thinking creatively and exploring new ideas.

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Furniture colours as shown:

SmarTable ™ D-End Tables - Whiteboard Finish With Black Edging SmarTable ™ Clique ™ Straight Table - Blue Pozzi ™ Student Chairs - Orange, Green

Happy Stools - Orange, Green Jupiter Swing Cupboard - Blue Jupiter Double Sided Bookcase - Blue

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ELEVATE Create Zone

Elevate Create Zone Package Includes - 6 x Castel Counter Height Stools (page 85) - 1 x Odyssey Science Bench (page 91) “I feel the truly creative classroom goes way beyond what can be seen with the eyes. It is a place where bodies and minds actively pursue new knowledge. Having a creative classroom means that the teacher takes risks on a daily basis and encourages his/her students to do the same.” - Pann Baltz Morris, W. (2006). Creativity: Its Place in Education. Creative Jeffrey. Future Edge Ltd. Plymouth. New Zealand. Retrieved from http://www.creativejeffrey. com/creative/Creativity_in_Education.pdf

ENCOURAGE BRIGHT IDEAS

Elevate Create Zone provides the perfect environment for group work with colourful and bright finishes to encourage bright ideas. Students will feel supported by the Castel Counter Height Stools. The specially contoured back can be customised in soft shades to evoke calm and creativity. The highlight of Elevate Create Zone is the Odyssey Science Bench. The high work table with a wide surface seats up to 6 people comfortably. Seating arrangements with optimal room for groups allows students to work together in a functional and inviting space. Working together in creativity inducing learning environments elevates student’s curiosity, interest and willingness to try new things.

Furniture colours as shown: Castel Counter Height Stools - Opal Blue, Capri Blue Odyssey Science Bench - Polar White Compact Laminate

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STIMULATE Create Zone

Stimulate Create Zone Package Includes

AWAKEN & UNITE IDEAS

- 8 x E-Chair Sled Base Chairs (page 83) - 8 x SmarTable ™ Carve ™ Tables (page 76) - 1 x Hub Teacher Bookcase (page 90) - 1 x SmarTable ™ Teacher Table (page 90) - 1 x Riva Max Mesh Ergo Chair (page 97) - 2 x SmarTable ™ Jotter Tables (page 81) - 1 x Half Cookie Mobile Tote Trolley (page 87) “Creative instruction can be used to promote achievement across content areas and establish long-term learning.” - Woolfolk Cited in Drapeau, P. (2014). Sparking Student Creativity: Practical Ways to Innovative Thinking and Problem Solving. ASDC. Alexandria. Virgina. USA

Stimulate Create Zone is a cool and functional space that combines unique desking configurations, ergonomic chairs and smart storage to bring you the ultimate productive senior learning space. The SmarTable ™ Teachers Table and SmarTable ™ Carve ™ Student Table are the ideal classroom companions designed to be connected with one another in unique configurations. Senior students thrive in creative environments that give them the freedom to rearrange the tables and choice of working together or independently. The Riva Max Mesh Ergo Chair and E-Chair Sled Base ensures both teachers and students receive all the benefits of ergonomically supportive seating in the classroom. Bored of desks and tables? The Stimulate Create Zone has freestanding Jotter tables and a Half Cookie Mobile Tote Trolley with cushion seat as another dynamic workspace.

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E-Chair Sled Base Chairs - Charcoal SmarTable ™ Carve ™ Tables - Orange, Zincworks Hub Teacher Bookcase - Zincworks SmarTable ™ Teacher Table - Orange, Zincworks Riva Max Mesh Ergo Chair - Century Green BN-1311 SmarTable ™ Jotter Tables - Whiteboard Finish With Black Edging Half Cookie Mobile Tote Trolley - Callum Leaf, Zincworks

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MUSE Create Zone

Muse Create Zone Package Includes

AGILE & ADAPTABLE

- 6 x Alberi Visitor Chairs (page 85) - 3 x Mars Turn Tables (page 95) (folded tables and stacked chairs shown for display purposes only)

Creativity is as important a skill as problem solving, collaboration, and project management. For students to be prepared for the real world they need opportunities to practice the skills they’ve learned in a functional setting. Muse Create Zone is a sleek and elegant boardroom style setting. It is perfect for tertiary spaces. The Mars Turn Table with a simple, streamlined flip & lock design and Alberi Visitor Chair are both modern flexible furniture solutions that allow for easy stacking and storage. Students benefit from functional and practical settings to present creative ideas, devise creative solutions and get feedback to improve their skills. Muse Create Zone lets student’s own imaginations be the muse.

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A 2010 survey of over 1,500 executives from 60 countries and 33 industries worldwide believe that creativity is valued as the most important business skill in the modern world.

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Furniture colours as shown: Alberi Visitor Chairs - Century Blue BN-1315 Mars Turn Tables - Blackline

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ZING Collaborate Zone

Zing Collaborate Zone Package Includes - 6 x Cushox Round Ottomans (page 69) - 6 x SmarTable ™ Clique ™ Angled Tables (page 78) - 1 x Fireball Mobile Storage - 1040w (page 87) - 1 x Piggy Back Mobile Display (page 88) “The world increasingly relies on people being able to work together to collaboratively solve problems.” - Dan St. Louis, Principal. Edutopia (2016). ‘Teaching Group Work: Building Student Collaboration and Agency’. Published 10 May 2016. Retrieved from

EMERGE & EXPLORE

Zing Collaborate Zone transforms the classroom into an interactive and organised hub for group projects and problem solving. Children are naturally inventive and group settings provide the ideal environment for diverse perspectives to emerge in a colourful feast of ideas and solutions. The hero of the zone is the versatile and unique SmarTable ™ Clique ™ Angled Table. This modern desk transcends the expectations of traditional desks with an angled tabletop that allows for endless configurations. Zing Collaborate Zone aims to provide the ideal environment for group work and collaboration. Group work gives students the opportunity to focus on a presented scenario, listen to, and learn from each other to devise innovative solutions.

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Cushox Round Ottomans - Allendale Ocean, Gili Canary SmarTable ™ Clique ™ Angled Tables - Olympia Yellow, New Graphite,

Whiteboard Finish With Black Edging Fireball Mobile Storage - New Graphite Piggy Back Mobile Display - New Graphite

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ENERGISE Collaborate Zone

Energise Collaborate Zone Package Includes - 3 x Happy Stools (page 85) - 4 x Snake Static Ottomans (page 69) - 2 x SmarTable ™ Crew ™ Round Tables (page 78) - 1 x Dazzle Storage Display (page 87) - 1 x Mobile Porcelain Whiteboard (page 94) - 1 x Jupiter Swing Cupboard (page 86) “Cooperative learning sparks engagement in classrooms by encouraging interaction amongst the students” - Bevin Kateri Reinen, Masters in Early Childhood Education. Kateri Reinen, B. (2016). ‘Six Strategies for 21st Century Early Childhood Teachers’. Early Childhood Teacher Blog. Accessed 28 November 2016. Retrieved from

FLEXIBILITY & UTILITY

Energise Collaborate Zone features an energetic design, vibrant colours, smart storage and fun seating solutions. Promoting flexibility and functionality, this zone can easily be integrated into classrooms. This zone combines the SmarTable ™ Crew ™ Round Table with Snake Ottomans and Happy Stools to create a fun learning environment with comfortable and active seating options. Completed with a Mobile Whiteboard for a truly interactive and collaborative classroom experience. This Future Focused Learning ™ Zone is jam packed with smart storage solutions. Flexible zones such as this let students discover how they like to interact with the space and how they can communicate with their peers.

Furniture colours as shown: Happy Stools - Green Snake Static Ottomans - Circles Atoll, Camira Atoll SmarTable ™ Crew ™ Round Tables - Juicy

Dazzle Storage Display - Zincworks Jupiter Swing Cupboard - Zincworks

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NEXUS Collaborate Zone

Nexus Collaborate Zone Package Includes - 2 x Medium Bean Chairs (page 69) - 6 x SmarTable ™ Squeeze ™ Tables (page 80) - 6 x Pozzi ™ Student Chairs (page 83) - 1 x Beehive Book Box (page 86) - 1 x Jupiter Double Sided Bookcase (page 86) - 1 x Half Cookie Mobile Tote Trolley (page 87) “Flexible classrooms give students a choice in what kind of learning space works best for them and helps them to work collaboratively...” - Edutopia Edutopia 2015, ‘Flexible Classrooms: Providing the Learning Environment That Kids Need’, Published 4 August 2015, Edutopia, Retrieved from

INTERACT & EXCEL

Nexus Collaborate Zone allows students to come together for group projects in a bright and inviting space with plenty of storage for resources. Cooperative classrooms lead to better learning outcomes and increased engagement in the task at hand. Nexus features three smart storage solutions and a unique interlocking configuration created with six SmarTable ™ Squeeze ™ Tables. The Squeeze’s modern design allows students to either sit in the inner curve or spin the table around and sit around the outer curve. Group projects are essential to helping students develop team building skills as well as excel in coordinating and delegating tasks. Productive interaction between students during group work results in engaging lessons in which the whole class can learn something new.

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Medium Bean Chairs - Charisma Amethyst Vinyl SmarTable ™ Squeeze ™ Tables - Olympia Yellow, New Graphite Pozzi ™ Chairs - Charcoal Beehive Book Box - Olympia Yellow Jupiter Double Sided Bookcase - Zincworks Half Cookie Mobile Tote Trolley - Maisie Cerise, Zincworks

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SYNERGY Collaborate Zone

Synergy Collaborate Zone Package Includes - 4 x Mars Curve Turn Tables (page 95) - 1 x Doodle Cart (page 86) - 8 x Strata Upholstered Sled Base Stacking Chairs (page 84) - 1 x Planet Paper/Poster Storage Unit (page 87)

PLAN & IMPLEMENT

Synergy Collaborate Zone encourages group collaboration and inclusive discussions around a conference style configuration. This zone is the perfect space for devising new ideas, planning projects and sharing information. The zone’s multi-purpose smart storage transforms classrooms into an organised and functional workspace. Synergy Collaborate Zone also features Upholstered Strata Chairs and Mars Curve Turn Tables with a simple flip and lock system for easy movement and storage. Configurations such as this promote engaging group discussions and give students the freedom to move around. This Future Focused Learning ™ Zone is perfect for modern classrooms.

McKinsey. (2012). ‘The Social Economy: Unlocking Value and Productivity Through Social Technologies’, Mckinsey Global Institute. July 2012. Retrieved from Typically people spend 65% of a work day collaborating and communicating with others.

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Furniture colours as shown: Mars Curve Turn Tables - Polar White Doodle Cart - Zincworks Strata Upholstered Sled Base Stacking Chairs - Blue, Red Planet Paper/Poster Storage Unit - Zincworks

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HANGOUT Collaborate Zone

Hangout Collaborate Zone Package Includes - 4 x Happy Daze Mobile Booths (page 75) - 2 x Mars Turn Tables - 1500w (page 95) - 2 x Cushox Cube Ottomans (page 69)

MEET, SHARE & LEARN

Hangout Collaborate Zone features a versatile informal learning space for individual study or group work. With its modern design and retro diner look and feel, this zone reflects a casual vibe in which students can socialise, study, or work together. The Happy Daze Mobile Booths and Mars Turn Tables create a relaxed space that allows conversation to flow freely, thereby enriching collaborative and sociological growth. The Mars Tables are also available in a whiteboard finish to allow for spontaneous brainstorming, diagrams and ideas.

A University of Queensland study within the Science Learning Centre’s new informal learning spaces revealed 35% of students utilised the spaces for group activities, 30% for socialising and 19% for individual study.

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The zone also includes Cushox Cube Ottomans to extend the seating space for larger groups.

Fun and practical seating paired with functional surfaces that integrate well, make all the difference in cooperative learning environments. Watch your students thrive and share ideas in this engaging Future Focused Learning ™ Zone.

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Happy Daze Mobile Booths - Marlowe Cactus, Maisie Cactus, Stipple Hemp

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ACTIVATE Collaborate Zone

Activate Collaborate Zone Package Includes - 3 x Boost Sit-Stand Tables (page 82) - 9 x Suno Stools (page 85) (Touch Screen shown for display purposes only) Active Seating “accommodates natural movements and boasts a range of benefits including better spinal positions, muscle stimulation, blood circulation, and neurochemical processes that promote concentration.” - The Furniture Industry Research Association Smith System, 2016. ‘Active Sitting: Creating Comfort and Concentration for Fidgety Students’. Smithfiles. Published 22 January 2016, Retrieved from

ACTIVATE MIND & BODY

Activate Collaborate Zone aims to activate student’s minds and bodies with active seating.

When students become active listeners and learners it is easier for them to interact with one another to devise new ideas, collaborate and engage in the space. Self balancing Suno Stools are an active seating solution which allows for movement, improving concentration and ultimately increases student’s engagement in the space. The Boost Sit-Stand Tables have a wide circular top that can be raised up and lowered down with a gas lift mechanism built into the frame, making height adjustment a breeze.

Furniture colours as shown: Boost Sit-Stand Tables - Whiteboard finish with black edging Suno Stools - Orange, Olive Green, Royal Blue

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STAGE Communicate Zone

Stage Communicate Zone Package Includes

INTERACTIVE LISTENING

- 2 x Big Tops (page 71) - 1 x Big Block (page 71) - 1 x Stack-A-Mat 24 (page 69)

Early learning spaces should be a safe and supportive environment in which students feel excited to come to school and learn. Early education is a stepping stone for core subjects like English, Economics, Art and History. When students come together for floor time they’ll be excited to unstack and sit on their very own little Stack-A-Mat! Stage Communicate Zone sets the stage for a fun and interactive learning experience with soft floor seating and versatile modular seating that can be configured in a variety of ways. When connected, the Big Top and Big Block create a podium for listening and discussion in early learning classrooms.

“The success of an early childhood environment is not dependent upon aesthetics and design alone. The materials and equipment given to the children is just as important to learning as the physical space of the classroom.” - Francis Wardle, PhD Wardle, F. (2007). ‘Creating Indoor Environments for Young Children’. Earlychildhood NEWS. Excelligence Learning Corporation. Retrieved From

Furniture colours as shown:

Big Tops - Charisma Amethyst Vinyl, Charisma Grass Vinyl Big Block - Charisma Amethyst Vinyl, Charisma Grass Vinyl Stack-A-Mat - Blue, Green & Orange Vinyl

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CONVERGE Communicate Zone

Converge Communicate Zone Package Includes - 1 x Mondo Mobile Storage Stadium (page 74) - 5 x Bloom Ottomans (page 70) - 1 x Cushox Round Ottoman (page 69) - 2 x SmarTable ™ Jotter Tables (page 80) - 1 x Archer IT Mobile Lectern (page 93) “Listening well will lead to more retention of important information such as content material or instructions about assignments, leading to higher academic performance.” - Margarete Imhof PhD Department of Educational Psychology, Johannes Gutenberg University

LOOK, LISTEN & LEARN

Converge Communicate Zone combines a tiered seating stadium and ottomans to create a multi-leveled space ensuring all students can effectively see and listen to the teacher or speaker at the lectern. Multi-level seating lets students choose where they sit. If they have trouble hearing and want to be closer to the teacher, they can lounge on the flower configuration created by the Bloom Ottoman and Cushox Round. Converge Communicate Zone is ideal for formal or informal presentations, speeches, and teacher instruction. Students can use the SmarTable ™ Jotter Tables to take notes and the Mondo Mobile Storage Stadium makes sure the learning space is organised with its open shelving compartments at the front and Tote Tray shelving at the back.

Imhof, M. (2012) ‘Listening Education’, International Listening Association, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany.

Furniture colours as shown: Mondo Mobile Storage Stadium - Stipple Hemp, Charisma Navy Vinyl SmarTable ™ Jotter Tables - New Graphite Bloom Ottomans - Salsa Fiesta

Cushox Round 600 dia Ottoman - Liam Paprika Archer IT Lectern - Stipple Hemp, New Graphite

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NUCLEUS Communicate Zone

Nucleus Communicate Zone Package Includes - 8 x SmarTable ™ Flip Top ™ Tables (page 79) - 8 x Riva Max Mesh Ergo Chairs (page 97) - 1 x Mobile Porcelain Whiteboard 900 x 1500mm (page 94) (Nested tables shown for display purposes only)

PROGRESS IS SUCCESS

Nucleus Communicate Zone promotes active discussion around a conference style configuration and ensures students receive the support they need with ergonomic chairs. This Future Focused Learning ™ Zone offers somewhere private for students to meet for group work. They can share ideas, exercise critical thinking and interpersonal communication where it is most effective. Nucleus Communicate Zone encourages students to move around the space and utilise the whiteboard to illustrate ideas, delegate tasks or brainstorm a topic. The circular configuration created by SmarTable ™ Flip Top ™ Tables give students a taste of a productive and corporate setting in which they can practice their teamwork and collaborative skills.

70.2% of employers consider communication skills as the most desirable attribute on a resume when hiring college graduates

70%

NACE 2015. ‘Job Outlook 2016: Attributes Employers Want to See on New College Graduates’ Resumes’. National Association of Colleges and Employers. Published 18 November 2015. Retrieved from

Furniture colours as shown:

SmarTable ™ Flip Top™ Tables - Olympia Blue, New Graphite Riva Max Mesh Ergo Chairs - Century Black BN-1323, Century Blue BN-1315

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ENGAGE Communicate Zone

Engage Communicate Zone Package Includes - 32 x Fino Stacking Chairs With Upholstered Seat & Back (page 84) - 1 x Flexile Lectern / Table (page 93) (Touch Screen shown for display purposes only) “Once students find their voice, they need to be able to communicate their voice in an effective and productive manner. Proper communication is essential to having our “voice” heard.” - Brad Johnson & Julie Sessions Johnson, B. & Sessions, J. (2015). What Schools Don’t Teach: 20 Ways to Help Students Excel in School and Life. Routledge. Taylor & Francis Group. New York.

PRESENT & FOCUS

Engage Communicate Zone aims to create the perfect environment for public speaking and audience engagement. This zone provides the optimal space for students to not only engage in the topic presented, but also develop their presentation skills. The package includes modern and comfortable Fino Stacking Chairs with an Upholstered Seat & Back. Students and teachers can instruct and present to the class from the Flexile Lectern / Table. It’s crucial that students develop real world skills in the classroom. Engage Communicate Zone promotes effective communication, active listening, information retention and the oral skills students need to become future focused thinkers.

Furniture colours as shown: Fino Stacking Chairs - Green, Royal Blue Flexile Lectern / Table - Maple top

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LANDING Communicate Zone

Landing Communicate Zone Package Includes - 6 x Snake Mobile Ottomans (page 69) - 1 x Flexile Lectern / Table (page 93) (Touch Screen shown for display purposes only) “When students participate in an open- minded class discussion, they learn to express their ideas and listen to their classmates’ ideas as well, thus enriching

LAUNCH INTO LEARNING

Landing Communicate Zone provides the perfect base to launch students into a world of learning and deep exploration. Students thrive in bright and interesting spaces. With the Mobile Snake Ottomans, they can rearrange the space into whatever configuration suits the class activity or their comfort. The two half circle arrangements draw students into the zone and directs them towards a focal point, the lectern. Landing Communicate Zone offers a unique space in which students can enter a relaxed lecture configuration complete with soft seating and a freestanding surface to deliver engaging presentations.

their learning experiences.” - Ma. Socorro. C Bacay, PhD

M. S. C, Bacay. (2004). ‘Class Discussions: Its Benefits’. CDTL Brief. Vol. 7. No.2. Centre for Development of Teaching and Learning. National University of Singapore.

Furniture colours as shown:

Snake Mobile Ottomans - Carlton Scarlet, Callum Scarlet Flexile Lectern / Table - Maple top

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ELEMENT Communicate Zone

Element Communicate Zone Package Includes - 14 x Castel Stacking Chairs With Upholstered Seat (page 84) - 7 x Mars Turn Tables - 1800w (page 95) - 1 x Zone Lectern (page 93) “Communication is paramount in education. Whether it is teacher to student, student to student, teacher to teacher, teacher to parent or vice versa … communication is needed to make sure our students are successful.” – David Andrade, Education Technology Specialist. Andrade, D. (2015). ‘The Importance of Communication in Education’. Tech Learning. Published 1 September 2015. Retrieved from

DISCUSS & ENGAGE

Element Communicate Zone is a larger scale zone for up to 14 students to inhabit. The positioning of the tables, chairs and lectern make it easier for the class to view the teacher and listen to instruction. Element Communicate promotes flexibility of design and productive learning environments by harnessing the mobility of the Mars Turn Tables and lightweight Castel Stacking Chairs to create a configuration ideal for communication. The lectern becomes a focal point of the zone and encourages open dialogue, class discussion as well as teacher instruction. Student participation in class discussion maintains and focuses their interest whilst motivating them to connect with diverse view points.

Furniture colours as shown: Castel Stacking Chairs - Mustard Yellow / Black Fabric Mars Turn Tables - Zincworks Zone Lectern - Zincworks

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EMPOWER Critical Zone

Empower Critical Zone Package Includes - 1 x Huddle SmarTable ™ Intensive Support Table (page 90) - 4 x Pozzi ™ Student Chairs (page 83) - 1 x Doodle Cart (page 86) - 1 x Beehive Book Box Trolley (page 86) - 1 x Cushox Round Ottoman (page 69) “Critical thinking can be developed through coaching, others modelling the skills, continually practicing the skill, and receiving feedback on their use of the skill.” - Jennifer Wilson Mulnix, PhD Mulnix, J. W. (2012). Thinking Critically about Critical Thinking. Educational Philosophy and Theory. Vol 44. Issue 5. DOI: 10.1111/j.1469- 5812.2010.00673.x

INTIMATE LEARNING

Empower Critical Zone is an intimate setting for students to feel safe and comfortable. The Huddle SmarTable ™ Intensive Support Table, Pozzi ™ Chairs and Cushox Round Ottoman create an interactive set up specifically designed for a student centred classroom. Making it easier for teachers to join students down on their level and become involved in the learning process. Empower Critical Zone allows for seamless interaction and creates a supportive environment for students to learn. Critical thinking emerges when students are presented with problematic scenarios and encouraged to unpack and expand upon solutions. Students and teachers can efficiently organise their classroom library with the Beehive Book Box Trolley and they’ll love writing on the Doodle Cart’s whiteboard surface.

Furniture colours as shown:

Huddle SmarTable ™ Intensive Support Table - Polar White Pozzi ™ Student Chairs - Charcoal Doodle Cart - Blue Beehive Book Box Trolley - Blue Cushox Round Ottoman - Blue Vinyl

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FLIP Critical Zone

Flip Critical Zone Package Includes

COMFORT & VERSATILITY

- 7 x Flip Flop Lounge Chairs (page 69) - 4 x SmarTable ™ Jotter Tables (page 81) - 2 x Medium Bean Chairs (page 69) “Like a language, critical thinking is not something you can learn alone. The best way to produce a critically thinking student is from within a critical thinking community.” - Peter Ellerton Lecturer at University of Queensland Ellerton, P. (2015). ‘Working together for critical thinking in schools’. The Conversation. Published 29 May 2015. Retrieved From

Flip Critical Zone is a relaxed space with a unique design that’s more than just a functional lounge area. Bright colours like orange stimulate critical thinking and improve memory. Making it the ideal study space for retaining knowledge. Students have the freedom to either lounge in the individual Flip Flop Chairs and Bean Chairs, or form a study group on the connected Flip Flop Lounge and use the freestanding SmarTable ™ Jotters. Students need a comfortable and inviting space to retreat for quiet study and individual work. Whether it be in a library or open study hall. Flip Critical Zone offers a casual space for students to sink into and hit the books.

Furniture colours as shown:

Flip Flop Lounge Chairs - Circles Fire SmarTable ™ Jotter Tables - Whiteboard finish with black edging Medium Bean Chair - Orange Vinyl

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