Extra Fun & Games for Local SchoolChildren
THE extra fun and games inspired by a new timber trail at a
Birmingham school has had a positive impact on the whole of school
life.
Brookvale Primary School, Erdington, prides itself on making
enjoyment a key part of learning and is always looking for
innovative ways to achieve this.
After a number of fund-raising activities organised by
governors, staff, parents and Friends of Brookvale, the school
turned to the premier provider of school playground equipment,
Wiltshire-based Playforce, to help create a new and exciting
playground activity.
The end result was a trim trail made up of a number of physical
challenges - including rope bridges, balance beams and stepping
posts to exercise both the minds and bodies of the youngsters.
“It’s fantastic! The children love it and have
really enjoyed mastering some of the more complex obstacles,”
said head teacher Jonathan Smart. “They use it backwards,
forwards and have found some extremely interesting way of tackling
the swinging logs. Outside space is at a premium here and this trim
trail has made a big difference, especially to the children’s
behaviour during play times.
Brookvale Primary School
“We were also very keen to encourage role play and
imaginative games and the trim trail has managed to achieve that as
well.”
Playforce prides itself on the ability to design play areas that
stimulate children’s imaginations at the same time as
stretching their muscles. The children create their own games and
magical worlds using the Playforce obstacles as props and
scenery.
Mr Smart explained that Brookvale is currently working towards
achieving Healthy Schools Status and the new trim trail is a big
step in the right direction.
“This play equipment has fulfilled so many needs at the
school. Playforce was definitely the right choice. The staff were
excellent; professional, accommodating and the equipment we have is
of such a high standard, we are delighted.”
For further information regarding Playforce visit www.playforce.co.uk