The Active Learning Centre (ALC) at St Philip’s Christian College, Newcastle aims to support diverse activities, from sports and drama to group discussions and remote teaching.

The space achieves its collaboration goals with Sennheiser’s suite of audio solutions, including SpeechLine Digital Wireless (SL DW) microphones, MobileConnect and TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC 2), which enable seamless communication and elevate the educational experience.

“We wanted a facility that really enhanced the concept of active learning within our schools,” St Phillip’s Christian College director of infrastructure development David Price says.

“The challenge was to create an intuitive, technology-driven space that met the needs of both educators and students. With a history of innovation dating back to the school’s pioneering laptop program in 1999, they are comfortable being at the cutting edge of learning technology. The ALC was no different and required seamless audio integration to support diverse learning needs without overwhelming users with added complexity.”

Working with InnAVate Integrated Solutions, the school implemented several key Sennheiser technologies. The SL DW microphones deliver crystal-clear audio for classroom discussions and presentations.

The MobileConnect system offers personalised bi-directional communication, allowing students to connect through their own devices. This ensures accessibility and hygiene, which were essential in the post-Covid environment.

“Having the ability to do that with personal devices rather than shared devices was the only conceptual way to keep everyone safe,” InnAVate director Anthony Finlay says.

TCC 2 microphones provide seamless audio for remote collaboration in the school’s boardroom and tertiary classrooms. These ceiling-mounted microphones ensure intelligible speech during virtual sessions, enabling students and off-site lecturers to connect effortlessly.