Wow – what a fantastic launch we had for our new, improved playground offer at lunch times on Monday. The children all had an absolutely fantastic time in all of the new play zones. We have ball games, creative area, sand and water play, gardening, small world, some cosy huts for reading, large loose parts building, and a costume/stage area. This is just the start – we have further plans for the rest of the term and into next academic year to make things even better! Here are some photos and pupil snapshots showing the positive impact it is having already.

‘I like the doll’s house because you can do so many things with it and use your mind to create stories and renovate the doll’s house and furniture.’

‘I love how we get to use our imagination to create things like cars and dens with the large loose parts.’

‘I loved how everybody had something to do!’

‘I like the place where you can draw with water. I enjoyed all of the activities.’

”My favourite zone is gardening because it is peaceful and you are able to experience the exciting feeling of creating life.’

‘I liked dressing up because it was funny watching people acting.’

‘I really liked the sand pit also the skipping ropes, hula hoops also the small world. I basically love everything it has proven a huge impact to the playground.’

‘My favourite bit of the playground was the den – it was absolutely amazing.’

‘Building your own car was fun. I like that trial and error while building and you have your creativity opened up!’