Plascrug Primary School wins competition, taking pupils back to nature
Pupils of Plascrug Primary School, Aberystwyth, have an exciting term ahead of them. Having entered a competition named ‘Know your Mini Beasts!’ through playground equipment provider, Playforce, the school has been crowned winner.
The competition involved pupils rearranging a selection of letters, D Y I L A B D R, to name a common mini-beast. By successfully answering with LADYBIRD, the school was entered into a random prize draw and has now won a Mini-beast Exploration Table.
The table comprises a rotating inspection tray holding six petri dishes that can be viewed at approximately twice life size through three magnifying lenses. A desktop area is also incorporated in the design for children to complete drawings of nature life, such as ladybirds, woodlice and leaves.
Mrs Sweeney, deputy head of Plascrug Primary School, said: “Our pupils are thrilled at the news of winning this fabulous resource. Children of all ages can enjoy investigating the world of mini-beasts. The table will certainly enrich their learning experience in the outdoor environment; learning opportunities are now endless.”
Dr Colin MacAdam, managing director of Playforce, confirmed: “We congratulate Plascrug Primary School and hope the children take much joy out of our mini-beast exploration table. Experiential outdoor play is crucial for a child’s emotional, social and educational development. Through active play and discovery we hope that the mini-beast table allows pupils’ curiosity of the natural world to flourish. It is our goal to create outdoor spaces that truly support learning.”
To learn more about Playforce visit www.playforce.co.uk