Trinity CE Lower School in Aldwincle now has an incredible ‘Outdoor Learning Zone’ thanks to the hard work and expertise of two of its parents who championed the project, coordinated the works and worked endless hours over holidays and weekends to make it happen. The Trinity Outdoor Learning Zone was officially opened on Friday 17th October 2014 and the children have already been enjoying taking their learning outside.
Stuart Ridd-Jones, who is also a School Governor, took on the project and combined his expertise in developing outside spaces with that of Jeremy Burdett. Both are delighted to have contributed to the team that have taken a great idea to create an additional learning area and delivered an impressive space that enhances the overall school environment.
Trinity is a school well known for its learning model which is focused on developing children’s independence and confidence. Part of this model is based on high expectations for learning and the environment inside is designed around innovative spaces for the children to work in. Head Teacher, Craig Charteris, and his team have spent the last few years creating an amazing learning environment for the children and as the school is surrounded by beautiful countryside it was only natural to create a space outside for the children to enjoy learning in.
The Outdoor Learning Zone features a range of seating and space for the children to use, a ‘Learning Lodge’ and its own self-contained working stream and bridge. The space was previously a willow arbour which had to be removed when it became infested with wasps, leaving an unsightly patch of ground by the playground but now the whole outdoor space looks stunning. The project has been half funded by the money raised by the school through the support it gives to other schools and half funded from a very kind donation from the Barbara Souster Trust. The Trust supports the school and was set up to support the education of children in the area.
Aldwincle Northamptonshire, NN14 3EL
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