--- title: "Time Capsule Buried at Applebee Woods New School Building" url: "https://theseaviewtrust.co.uk/news/2026-11-10-time-capsule-buried-at-applebee-woods-new-school-building" school: "The Sea View Trust (Reg in England and Wales)" --- [![The Sea View Trust (Reg in England and Wales)](https://files.schudio.com/sea-view-trust/images/logo/SVT_small_(1).png)](https://theseaviewtrust.co.uk/) # Latest News # Time Capsule Buried at Applebee Woods New School Building 10 November 2026 ![](https://files.schudio.com/sea-view-trust/images/news/(L-R)Applebee_Wood_Deputy_Head_Teacher_-_Ms_Bleasedale,_School_Council_Leader_-_Ms_Patten,_Head_Teacher_-_Mr_Cockerill_are_joined_by.png) ## Applebee Woods Time Capsule Burial October 2026 Learners and staff at Applebee Wood School were joined by the Deputy CEO of The Sea View Trust and celebrated another major milestone in their exciting campus transformation, gathering to bury a time capsule as construction on their state-of-the-art new facility nears its final stages. The special event captured a moment of legacy for the school community. Students and staff contributed a collection of memorabilia, including a pop-it fidget toy and a school tie. The whole school contributed to a memory book filled with messages and photographs from each of the school's classes, preserving a snapshot of life at Applebee Wood today for future generations to discover in 50 years' time. ![](https://theseaviewtrust.co.uk/images/news/CENTRA-1.JPG) Speaking about the milestone, Louise Parrish, Deputy CEO of The Sea View Trust, shared: > *"It is a real honour to be part of this Time Capsule Burial Event and to help create a lasting piece of the school's history. When future generations open this capsule in 50 years' time, they will gain an insight into life and education in 2026 and see just how much the world has changed.* > *We are also incredibly excited about the completion of the new school building. The new facilities will provide learners with outstanding educational opportunities in a modern, purpose-built environment, including dedicated workshops, creative spaces and science laboratories. It represents an exciting new chapter for Applebee Wood School and the wider community."* ![](https://theseaviewtrust.co.uk/images/news/The_time_capsule_will_be_opened_in_50_years,_2076-.jpg) ![](https://theseaviewtrust.co.uk/images/news/(L-R)Applebee_Wood_Deputy_Head_Teacher_-_Ms_Bleasedale,_School_Council_Leader_-_Ms_Patten,_Head_Teacher_-_Mr_Cockerill_are_joined_by(1).png) The new purpose-built facility, delivered via the Department for Education’s (DfE) School Rebuilding Programme in partnership with contractors Tilbury Douglas, will soon provide a cutting-edge environment carefully tailored around the sensory and accessibility needs of its learners. Kabir Salihi, Regional Director – North West at Tilbury Douglas, said: “Our team were delighted to join learners and staff for this special milestone. The time capsule captures a snapshot of life at Applebee Wood today, creating a lasting link with future generations. We’re proud to be delivering a purpose-built school that will give learners and staff modern, specialist spaces to support teaching, creativity and practical learning for years to come.” Since joining The Sea View Trust, Applebee Wood School has continued to go from strength to strength. The upcoming completion of the new build marks a pivotal chapter for the school, further cementing the Trust's commitment to delivering exceptional educational infrastructure and specialist provision across the Northwest. Work on the final phases of the project continues at pace, with the school community eagerly anticipating the official opening in early 2027. --- www.applebeewood.co.uk **Tags:** [Applebee Wood School](https://theseaviewtrust.co.uk/news/tag/applebee-wood-school) [DfE](https://theseaviewtrust.co.uk/news/tag/dfe) [Building](https://theseaviewtrust.co.uk/news/tag/building) - [ previous](https://theseaviewtrust.co.uk/news/2026-10-27-team-teach-x-pca-behaviour-support-training-in-blackpool) [![Whole School SEND | Consortium Partner](https://files.schudio.com/sea-view-trust/images/partners/Untitled_(1900_x_820_px).png)](https://www.wholeschoolsend.org.uk/consortium-partners) ![The Sea View Trust (Reg in England and Wales)](https://files.schudio.com/sea-view-trust/images/logo/SVT_small_(1).png) **The Sea View Trust (Reg in England and Wales)** Trust Central Team The Sea View Trust Ewood Campus, Clod Lane Haslingden Rossendale, BB4 6LR VAT Reg No 428 7386 59 - Company Reg 08597962 If required, please contact the Trust Central Team for paper copies of information [ 01706 214640 ](tel:01706214640) [ trustoffice@theseaviewtrust.org.uk ](mailto:trustoffice@theseaviewtrust.org.uk) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheSeaViewTrust) - [X](https://twitter.com/SeaViewTrust) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sea-view-trust/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/theseaviewtrust) © Copyright 2014–2026 The Sea View Trust (Reg in England and Wales) All rights reserved. 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