We have worked with Newtown Primary School in Trowbridge for many years developing their extensive outdoor space. Along with a recent MUGA installation and separate Kickabout Area, the school were also aware of the need to provide space for reflection in quieter space within their outdoor grounds. Newtown Primary School had a good-sized, unused area where many years ago there used to be a pond with the ground now having drainage issues.
The pond was situated beneath mature trees and overgrown Bamboo!
We were invited to re-design and revitalise this area into a Quiet Garden suitable for Free Play and Outdoor Learning. Within this design we were to include plans to deal with poor drainage and the overgrown nature of the existing space.
Our initial consideration was to make the area safe and clear out unnecessary planting and branches and to level the whole area. From this blank canvas, we designed a space that would be:
Originally published Oct 27, 2021 1:42:03 PM , updated January 30, 2024
Our most complex learners are now better able to engage with an increasing range of outdoor learning opportunities.
Outdoor spaces are vital to help those who experience multi-sensory processing difficulties develop their senses and gain and understanding of their place in the world.
The garden will not only enable a more holistic learning experience but will support overall health and wellbeing.
Treloar School
HampshireOur playground looks AMAZING !
We are so grateful to all your team for their hard work in giving our children something so truly unique and special.
Please pass on our thanks to everyone involved.
St Peter's C of E Academy
ChippenhamThe kids adore the new sloped area, they loved it from the first time :)
My two kids came home so excited after they first played on it.
The Vineyard School
London