St Ann’s R.C. Primary School
We’ve turned both the outdoor areas for infants and juniors into lively and motivating spaces.
About the Project
We were excited to start our project at St. Ann’s Primary School, to transform the outdoor areas for infants and juniors, turning them into vibrant and inspiring spaces. Our enthusiasm stemmed from the vision of creating environments that stimulate young minds, foster active engagement, and provide positive experiences for each and every child. The project reflects our commitment to enhancing the overall well-being and educational journey of the students at St. Ann’s Primary School
In the junior area, we have established a tranquil Peace Prayer garden featuring a cross-shaped planter, providing a focal point for reflection. The garden also includes comfortable and modest bench seating, as well as sleeper stools designed for children to contemplate and unwind. The entire space is thoughtfully enclosed by a timber picket fence, accentuated with strategically placed planters and rose arches at either end, contributing to the overall aesthetic. To ensure a comfortable experience in all weather conditions, a waterproof sail shade has been installed over the area, offering protection against the elements and enhancing the serene atmosphere of the garden.
Revitalisation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) play area involved the transformation of a previously uninviting large blank tarmac playground. The entire space was revamped with a vibrant wetpour surfacing, creating a child-friendly environment for exploration and play. This redevelopment incorporated various colors of wetpour to craft a visually engaging track encircling the perimeter. The track featured playful graphics such as directional arrows, give-way lines, parking bays, a zebra crossing, and a stop line, enhancing both the aesthetics and interactive elements of the EYFS play area. The track is dynamic and a stimulating experience for children to build upon their gross motor skills and understand road safety.
In the heart of the track, we covered the area with artificial grass to establish a dedicated island for physical play. This space features a crawl-through tunnel mound bordered by sleeper sides, along with an array of mini trail elements designed for physical engagement. These include mini swinging steps, a mini Burma bridge, a mini slalom, and mini parallel ropes, complemented by a sunrise play unit. Each of these components contributes to the development of strength, coordination, balance, resilience, and offers imaginative play.
- Mini Fitness & Adventure Trail
- Sleeper Tunnel Mound
- Sunrise Play Unit
- Wetpour Bike Track with Graphics including Zebra Crossings, Stop Lines, Parking Bays. Also interactive Bike Track Equipment including Village Shop Play Panel, Petrol Pump Panel, Traffic Lights, Bridge and Drape Tunnel
- Wetpour Surfacing
- Artificial Grass Surfacing
Blackshaw Primary School
“Both playgrounds look so different! The children love it and are having a great time exploring their new equipment”
Julie Carrington , Business Manager
Handcross Park School
“It has now had two terms of busy use and still every day it makes me smile – and the children too. It is such a magical space with so much opportunity”
Jason Gayler, Head of Pre-Prep & Nursery
The Peterborough School
“The design, equipment and overall service was of a very high standard.”
Chris Charlton, Bursar
Batley Grammar School
“I can’t tell you how happy we are with the work and how the plans have come to fruition, thank you to you and all the team at Playground Imagineering.”
Karen Dack, Business Manager
The Cathedral School
“Great value and a quick turnaround, the playground was transformed in just 3 days.”
Mrs Wiskin, Headteacher
Beaumont Primary School
“It was the best design and most competitively priced quotation… they really brought our ideas to life!”
Victoria Griffiths , EYFS Lead
Hindley Junior and Infant School
“The design and finished installation was exactly what we had in mind…the children love it!”
Steven Hyde, Site Manager
Holy Trinity Primary School
“We love the bridge over the tunnel and more importantly, so do the children… it’s been a great success.”
Maggie Thomson, Business Manager
Urmston Infant School
“Playground Imagineering’s bespoke climbing structure was the perfect solution to utilise an awkward space.”
Mark Doherty , Deputy Headteacher
Rupert House School
“Playground Imagineering’s initial design was excellent and they were happy to make the few tweaks we asked for to ensure we got exactly what we wanted. Not only did they deliver the design they also did it on time and to a very high standard. I have no hesitation in recommending their services.”
Mr Kim Rawlingson, Bursar
Avondale Primary School
“It was difficult to envisage what could be achieved with our long, narrow outdoor area. Playground Imagineering’s choice of equipment and well thought out design has completely transformed transformed the playground and utilised the space perfectly.”
Vicky Brown, Headteacher
St John’s Primary School
“We have used Playground Imagineering for a number of projects and they have always exceeded our expectations.”
Mark Speakman, Headteacher
St. Thomas’s Primary School
“A professional approach was taken throughout and our pupils are delighted with the new equipment.”
Sheryl Farnworth, Headteacher
St. Michael’s Primary School
“The new play areas have greatly enhanced our provision and provided our pupils with many hours of enjoyable learning and development opportunities. For much of the work, the children’s ideas have also been carefully incorporated by the Playground Imagineering team into the equipment and areas they have provided. The attention to detail has been greatly valued.”
Alison Hart, Headteacher
St. Hugh of Lincoln Primary School
“After obtaining three quotes for our playground project, we decided to go with Playground Imagineering for the following reasons: I was very impressed with their presentation and proposal as they planned the project with our needs in mind and I felt I was receiving a bespoke service rather than an off the peg solution. As a result the product matches our needs and that of the site perfectly. They were always professional, responsive and when changes were requested, they were dealt with smoothly and without question. I would have no hesitation in recommending Playground Imagineering.”
Mark Mountcastle , Headteacher
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