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Purpose
Purpose
Over the next few weeks and months a team of pupils from S1-S6 will be upcycling items which have previously been thrown out to the skip.
The aim is to sell the items and raise money to support our Watson's Malawi Partnership. The Watson's Malawi Partnership was launched in June 2017. It aims to facilitate work between our pupils, staff, parents, former pupils and other friends of the School and members of the wider community to build sustainable and mutually beneficial partnerships with organisations and individuals in Malawi.
Our aim:
Our aim:
Our team of S1-S6 pupils give up their lunchtimes to restore and upcycle a variety of items and give them a new life. At the end of each month we will update the Parents' Digest and this site with new items for auction. All profits will be donated to the Watson's Malawi Partnership
The items available to buy in this month's silent auction are below. Simply submit what you would be happy to pay, no one else will see your bid, the highest bid will win and Mr Kaine will be in touch to collect payment via the GWC Extras account the Monday after the auction ends.
To see a list of our upcoming projects and weekly progress please scroll through the slideshow.
We also hope to have some recycled Teak pens ready for Christmas stocking fillers. More info to follow in December.
A HUGE thank you to the pupils who give up their lunchtime to upcycle these fantastic designs under the support and supervision of Mr Maclaren, Mr Chan, Mr Marshall, Mr Kaine (all from the Design, Technology and Engineering Department).
All auctions will run for a week or until the date set and the the highest offer will be contacted to collect the items from school.
All auctions will run for a week or until the date set and the the highest offer will be contacted to collect the items from school.
Any enquires please email j.kaine@gwc.org.uk
Any enquires please email j.kaine@gwc.org.uk
December 2023 Auction
December 2023 Auction
GWC school desk 1 (Slightly longer for taller child)
An original George Watson's College senior school desk. This has been sanded and waxed to remove most marks but still retains some patina. The metal has been repainted in black gloss. It will dissasemble to make tranporting easier.
The Lawries
Length: 800mm
Width: 620mm
Top of desk height: 840mm
Top of seat height: 470mm
Offers over £30
GWC school desk 2
An original George Watson's College senior school desk. This has been sanded and waxed to remove most marks but still retains some patina. The metal has been repainted in black gloss. It will dissasemble to make tranporting easier.
The Lawries
Length: 900mm
Width: 620 mm
Top of desk height: 840mm
Top of seat height: 470mm
Offers over £30
Blue Painted Mirror
The frame for this was badly worn and chipped. A group of S1 pupils have sanded, filled and painted this mirror in blue. There is some tarnishing to the mirror in the corners as shown in the photo.
Weight: 25 -30kg (Approx) It is heavy!
Height:900mm
Width : 1400mm
Depth: 30mm
Offers over £10
Coffee Table - wood pallet upcyling
Made from recycled pallets, mostly made of plywood and some pieces from pine.
Manufactured and assembled by:
Mr MacLaren
Weight: Approx 8Kg
Width: 520mm x 540mm
Height:420mm
Offers over £5
Coffee Table - Hand made
Made from recycled science benches James Burnet (S5)
Weight: Approx 5Kg
Width: 470mm x 485mm
Height:460mm
Offers over £20
Childs Combination High chair
Repainted toddler chair and table which can be stacked to make a highseat.
Height:920mm
Width: 480mm
Depth: 450mm
Offers over £5
Pen - Science Worktop (Teak)
Upcycled from wooden worktops from GWC science classrooms. These pens are carefully cut, drilled and wood turned on our lathes. We only have 14 pens available so first come first served basis. New ink can be purchased when they run out so you have a pen for life! Available with Black, chrome, brass, copper or gun metal finishes.
Manufactured and assembled by our team of S1/S2 pupils
Diameter: 10 - 13mm
Length: 130mm
Weight: 0.07kg
Standard price of £10
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