Meridan State College Visual Story
- Primary and Administration Arrival Areas
- Secondary Carparking and Arrival
- Executive Centre
- Junior School Classrooms
- Junior Playgrounds
- Performing Arts
- Music Centres
- Catering and Hospitality
- Senior School Classrooms
- Creative Arts
- Industrial Technology Systems
- Sports Centre
- Sports Ovals and Hard Courts
- Rainforest Boardwalk and Retreat
- Library Resource Centre
Primary and Administration Arrival Areas

Sounds
- Vehicles passing
- Birds chirping
- Footsteps on pavement
- Gate creaking
- Children chatting

Smells
- Fresh air
- Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
- Bitumen
- Concrete
- Trees

Feel
- Anxiety
- External weather conditions
- Smooth pavement
- Excitement & anticipation
- Gravel

Sight
- Tall black fences
- Established native trees
- Covered walkways
- Parked vehicles
- Children walking
Secondary Carparking and Arrival

Sounds
- Birds chirping
- Leaves rustling
- Traffic
- Car doors shutting
- Layers of chatter

Smells
- Fresh eucalyptus
- Mulch aroma
- Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
- Morning dew
- Mild perfume/body spray

Feel
- Mild nerves or anticipation
- Warm sun patches
- Smooth pavement
- External weather conditions
- Sense of routine

Sight
- Tall gum trees
- Zebra crossing
- Parked vehicles
- School entrance
- Students in uniform
Executive Centre

Sounds
- Low to moderate indoor hum
- Doors opening
- Soft conversations
- Typing on keyboards
- Occasional phone rings

Smells
- Clean building scent
- Clean interiors
- Office supplies
- Coffee aroma
- Mild disinfectant

Feel
- Smooth pathways
- Cool air conditioning
- Soft seating
- Mild tension or anticipation
- Solid brick walls

Sight
- Bright signage
- Pink & black accents
- Branded décor
- Bulletin boards
- Wide corridors
Junior School Classrooms

Sounds
- Children laughing
- Teacher instructions
- Bells or soft music
- Light chatter
- Chairs scraping

Smells
- Fabrics and materials
- Clean classroom scent
- Mild disinfectant
- Lunchboxes
- Crayon/wax

Feel
- Close personal space
- Interaction with others
- Excitement & mild nerves
- Breezy corridors
- Performance & learning anxiety

Sight
- Students in uniform
- Students moving around
- Themed bulletin boards
- Open classrooms
- Art displays
Junior Playgrounds

Sounds
- Chatter & laughter
- School bell or PA announcements
- Occasional shouts
- Playground squeaks
- Teacher instructions

Smells
- Fresh grass
- Sun-warmed plastic
- Body odours
- Clean air
- Faint flowers

Feel
- Open energetic space
- Soft grass
- Gentle breeze
- Playful buzz
- Interaction with others

Sight
- Bright equipment
- Moving groups of students
- Shaded walkways
- Colourful murals
- Slides & climbing nets
Performing Arts

Sounds
- Footsteps on wood
- Voices rehearsing
- Applause echoes
- Musical equipment
- Singing

Smells
- Perfumes and deodorants
- Polished wood
- Costume fabrics
- Mild disinfectant
- Air-conditioning

Feel
- Focused anticipation
- Cool air
- Subtle vibration
- Tactile underfoot
- Comfortable seating

Sight
- Glare and reflections
- Tiered seating
- Stage lights
- People in costumes
- Wide entrances
Music Centres

Sounds
- Instruments playing
- Teacher instructions
- Chatter of students
- Music lessons
- Echoes of practice

Smells
- Polished wood
- Carpets and fabrics
- Paper & ink
- Instrument varnish
- Mild disinfectant

Feel
- Mix of excitement & concentration
- Joy
- Vibrant energy
- Collaborative atmosphere
- Creative buzz

Sight
- Students with instrument cases
- Musical instruments
- Colourful posters
- Acoustic panels
- School branding
Catering and Hospitality

Sounds
- Clinking utensils
- Chatter of students
- Hum of appliances
- Beeps from appliances
- Teacher instructions

Smells
- Cooking food aromas
- Aromatic spices
- Roasting meats
- Sanitiser scent
- Metallic warmth from ovens

Feel
- Chopping ingredients
- Mixing foods
- Hot and cold utensils
- Hunger
- Time focused environment

Sight
- Stainless steel appliances
- Labelled storage tubs
- Cooking utensils
- Organised workstations
- Large windows
Senior School Classrooms

Sounds
- Chatter of students
- Teacher instructions
- Water flowing
- Footsteps on concrete
- Classroom discussions

Smells
- Changing classroom odours
- Fresh outdoor air
- Mild cleaning products
- Faint deodorant/body spray
- Air-conditioning

Feel
- Purposeful, academic tone
- Air-conditioned coolness
- Learning anxiety
- Smooth carpet/wood
- Interactive learning

Sight
- Custom classrooms
- Bridges over water
- Students moving through out
- Education posters
- Covered concrete pathways
Creative Arts

Sounds
- Chatter of students
- Clinking of tools
- Directional instructions
- Layered sounds
- Soft music playing

Smells
- Acrylic paint
- Fresh paper
- Glue
- Wood shavings
- Mild disinfectant

Feel
- Textured materials
- Quiet focus
- Creative
- Textured art supplies
- Purposeful buzz

Sight
- Projector
- Colourful artworks display
- Organised art materials
- Bright lighting
- Green flooring
Industrial Technology Systems

Sounds
- Clanging hammers
- Electric saws
- Drills buzzing
- Dispersed chatter
- Teacher calls & safety cues

Smells
- Fresh wood
- Hand soap & disinfectant
- Mild fumes
- Welding smoke
- Paints and glue

Feel
- Cool metal
- Heightened alertness
- Physical effort
- Vibrations from tools
- Focused

Sight
- Wooden tables
- Metal tools
- Project examples
- Machines
- Whiteboard
Sports Centre

Sounds
- Echoing shouts
- Ball thuds
- Sneakers squeaking
- Gym equipment clinks
- Cheering crowds

Smells
- Fresh wood polish
- Sweat from workouts
- Clean gym air
- Rubber from equipment
- Deodorants and fragrances

Feel
- Physical effort
- Weight of equipment
- Sweating
- Vibrant energy
- Energetic, competitive buzz

Sight
- Polished courts
- Tiered seating
- Gym equipment
- Metallic beams
- Trophy displays
Sports Ovals and Hard Courts

Sounds
- Basketball bouncing
- Cheering crowds
- Whistle blows
- Court chatter
- Instructions from coaches

Smells
- Fresh cut grass
- Sunscreen aroma
- Body odour
- Deodorant scent
- Earthy undertones

Feel
- External weather conditions
- Friendly banter
- Collective excitement
- Competitive focus
- Sweating

Sight
- Bright blue hard courts
- Wide green fields
- Concrete structures
- Basketball hoops
- Players moving
Rainforest Boardwalk and Retreat

Sounds
- Layered birdsongs
- Leaves rustling
- Frogs croaking
- Projector hum (Retreat building)
- Far-off campus sounds

Smells
- Fresh foliage
- Damp earth
- Wood aroma
- Eucalyptus hints
- Floral hints

Feel
- Quiet calm space
- External weather conditions
- Reflective mood
- Slow, mindful movement
- Restorative atmosphere

Sight
- Lush greenery
- Timber boardwalk
- Open meeting room
- Dappled light through canopy
- Dense forest
Library Resource Centre

Sounds
- Soft beeps from scanners
- Pages turning
- Quiet whispers
- Keyboard typing
- Air conditioning hum

Smells
- Fabrics and carpets
- Mild coffee/tea note
- Hint of paper & bindings
- Subtle toner near printers
- Cleaning products

Feel
- Collaborative learning
- Calm, focused atmosphere
- Air-conditioned coolness
- Comfortable seating
- Immersive

Sight
- Pink librarian desk
- Colourful décor
- Neatly organised shelves
- Zone signages
- VR equipment

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