On this day in 2025, a new playground and multi-use games area was unveiled at Alban City School in St Albans.
The redesign of the space was made possible through fundraising efforts by the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and generous donations from parents and the local community.
The new playground featured a MUGA, allowing children to engage in various games such as tennis, netball, and football all within a single area.
In addition to the MUGA, the playground boasted a large climbing frame, an artificial grass surface, and sheltered areas designed for socialising or quiet time.
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Alongside the playground, the school introduced the OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) programme, which highlighted the educational benefits of play.
At the time, headteacher Mrs Stray remarked on the positive effects of the new facilities, stating that they had led to improvements in teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity among pupils.
Children were seen making seesaws, slides, trampolines, and launch pads using crates, tyres, cable reels, and planks, showcasing their imaginative play.
[From the Herts Ad of July 1, 2025]
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