case study

The Portsmouth Grammar School is one of the country’s leading co-educational schools, a happy and vibrant community located in the historic heart of Portsmouth and only a few minutes’ walk from the Solent. Its enduring aim is to provide academic, pastoral and extra-curricular opportunities of the highest order.

Founded in 1732 by Dr William Smith, philanthropic Mayor of Portsmouth, PGS is Portsmouth’s oldest school. It is proud of its traditions, but also ambitious to be at the forefront of good practice and proud of its success in being so. “In the spirit of our founder”, James Priory ~ PGS Headmaster states, ” We seek to provide excellence in all areas of school life and encourage our girls and boys to think not only about where they will be at 18 but where they aspire to be at 25. Portsmouth is, after all, a city concerned with destinations.”

Tim Howlett – IT Manager and Trevor Barker - Network Manager implemented their EduPrint Centre in 2007. “ When I saw the quality of the large digital photo-montage produced from our students’ photographs, I immediately realised that EduPrint could eliminate our dependency on outsourced print services, dramatically lower print costs and wastage and become a great educational tool to motivate our students, “ comments Trevor Barker. They subsequently appointed Steven Morris as EduPrint Centre Manager due to the large interest and usage from all departments in the school. PGS have recently celebrated their 275-year anniversary and produced a series of floor standing display banners with exciting promotional material using their Eduprint Centre. In addition to this, PGS have forged close links with Portsmouth University and produce a range of material for the faculty and students alike, using the wide range of media available.

PGS Phoetry Club have produced stunning illustrated verses, working with their lecturer to create photographic backgrounds to capture the atmosphere of their poems, which were then exhibited around the school and reviewed by Poet Laureate Andrew Motion.

Results

Portsmouth Grammar School has wholly embraced the EduPrint Solution in all aspects of the schools curriculum and as a revenue-generating source. The success of which, has led to the appointment of an EduPrint Centre Manager.
Producing their own in house promotional material has made huge cost savings, approximately 80% on large high-quality digital images
PGS has forged close relationships with neighbouring educational facilities including Portsmouth University, where the wide variety of media including silk and vinyl has been a particular attraction.
PGS produces attractive professional results for both external and internal customers, therefore generating an income from EduPrint.
Not relying on outsourced services ensures cost savings and waste management, the school are able to print exactly what they need.

EduPrint Centre hardware

HP DesignJet Z2100 – 44inch Large Format Printer*
Oki C9600DN Colour Printer*
C9600 Finisher (4 Tray)
Finisher Punch Unit 4 Hole
High Capacity Feeder
EduPrint System Box with 19inch Monitor*
EduPrint Software including One Year Telephone Support
Mixed Media Supplies
Installation, Setup and Training
A0 – Rotatrim Professional Cutter/Trimmer
* Three Year on site Warranty included

To see more about Portsmouth Grammar School visit
http://www.pgs.org.uk

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