Kids’ pagoda in playground!
TEACHER ROSIE’S DAD HELPS OUT AGAIN WITH EXTRAS THE CHILDREN LOVE
A NOTTINGHAM school now has a pagoda in its back yard – and it’s already a hit with the pupils.
Schoolchildren at Haddon Primary and Nursery School in Carlton are making the most of a new outdoor space – most of which was handmade by the father of a teacher at the school.
The playground’s latest additions include a pagoda, tables and chairs built by Brian Chadwick, dad of Early Years Foundation Stage Lead and FS2 teacher Rosie Middleton.
Rosie said: “Whenever we have needed something extra for the outdoor space I have asked for help from my dad! He made a bookshelf, table and chairs and also lots of smaller resources like a toadstool counting game, giant wooden scales and chalkboards for our writing shed.
“The children love the items, and they are a great addition to keep children engaged and learning during their time outdoors.”
The new central pagoda in the outdoor learning space has been added to the existing covered areas so children can go outdoors more often.
Head teacher Nina Capek said: “Having developed the indoor learning environment last year, we felt that our youngest children deserved a better outdoor area to support their learning.
“We worked closely with the Flying High Partnership to design a modern, fit-for-purpose, flexible and customdesigned outdoor space with highquality resources where children can learn and play. We were very grateful to the partnership for financially supporting this crucial project and enabling our children to have the facilities they deserve.
“Outdoor learning is a crucial part of the EYFS curriculum supporting all areas, but especially those of physical development, knowledge and understanding of the world, and communication and language. We chose resources that were versatile in their use so we could keep things fresh and interesting for the children.
“We are able to change key elements each week to ensure we are meeting children’s ever-changing needs and interests.
“Children are having fun whilst enhancing their learning.”