We have listened to and thoroughly explored your responses to the Playground Survey. Yesterday we responded to your feedback regarding sand and grass. We are still listening.
We heard your preference for maximising space, and that there are concerns about losing free space for play, running and other activities.
We learned:
• Efforts to acquire Sciennes Road for use as a playground and a public pedestrian/cycle path continue; a priority for 2017 when Sick Kid’s relocates
• Lunchtime access to the ‘nature strip’, the platform and the tunnel will increase space. Meadows access will continue for P7’s.
• The plans create an open, interesting landscape for hugely diverse, active and quiet play, instead of obstructive fixed play equipment
• Opportunities to run are still desirable, and will become more exciting, challenging and safer
• The east shed (listed building) and Quiet Corner spaces do need some further thought
• For parents, it will also be a change: different but no less welcoming and amenable for collective functions
• Cycle training and skills sessions will continue
• Education Scotland encourages us to develop outdoor learning within our grounds (see link)
We heard your enthusiasm for a sports court and formal team sports
We learned:
• Repainting the sports court is important, but more courts would greatly limit other needs
• We need to raise awareness of the huge amount of sport that takes place at school (see link).
We hope that you are able to attend the Parent Consultation Evening on Thursday 19th 6pm-7pm and if you are unable to attend in person, please feel welcome to email your views to admin@sciennes.edin.sch.uk by Friday 20th March.
Sciennes Primary Senior Leadership Team
Link to Education Scotland and Outdoor Learning
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/learningandteaching/approaches/outdoorlearning/placestolearnoutdoors/schoolgrounds/index.asp
Link to Team Sport in Sciennes Primary School
http://sciennesnewsflash.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/team-sport-at-sciennes.html
We heard your preference for maximising space, and that there are concerns about losing free space for play, running and other activities.
We learned:
• Efforts to acquire Sciennes Road for use as a playground and a public pedestrian/cycle path continue; a priority for 2017 when Sick Kid’s relocates
• Lunchtime access to the ‘nature strip’, the platform and the tunnel will increase space. Meadows access will continue for P7’s.
• The plans create an open, interesting landscape for hugely diverse, active and quiet play, instead of obstructive fixed play equipment
• Opportunities to run are still desirable, and will become more exciting, challenging and safer
• The east shed (listed building) and Quiet Corner spaces do need some further thought
• For parents, it will also be a change: different but no less welcoming and amenable for collective functions
• Cycle training and skills sessions will continue
• Education Scotland encourages us to develop outdoor learning within our grounds (see link)
We heard your enthusiasm for a sports court and formal team sports
We learned:
• Repainting the sports court is important, but more courts would greatly limit other needs
• We need to raise awareness of the huge amount of sport that takes place at school (see link).
We hope that you are able to attend the Parent Consultation Evening on Thursday 19th 6pm-7pm and if you are unable to attend in person, please feel welcome to email your views to admin@sciennes.edin.sch.uk by Friday 20th March.
Sciennes Primary Senior Leadership Team
Link to Education Scotland and Outdoor Learning
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/learningandteaching/approaches/outdoorlearning/placestolearnoutdoors/schoolgrounds/index.asp
Link to Team Sport in Sciennes Primary School
http://sciennesnewsflash.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/team-sport-at-sciennes.html
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