A school in Wiltshire has installed a unique new learning tool to its grounds.
An interactive Energy Wall has been installed at Keevil School as the institution seeks to combine play with education in its playground.
The wall was funded by Friends of Keevil School (FoKS), the school’s Parent and Teacher Association (PTA).
FoKS have worked to directly enrich the school environment through the Energy Wall, a first for both the Acorn Trust and the county of Wiltshire.
Powered by movement, the Energy Wall is an interactive resource aimed at combining physical activity with learning.
It features a range of games that light-up which encourage movement, coordination, and teamwork, while also supporting key areas such as Phonics and Maths.
It also cleverly incorporates lessons in sustainability and eco-friendly practises, providing students with a memorable hands-on experience with energy concepts.
Financial support was raised entirely by the PTA, whose ongoing contributions make enrichment opportunities like this possible.
The Energy Wall highlights the impact of the school's annual Scarecrow Trail, which raises funds for such projects.
The next Scarecrow Trail is scheduled for May 16 and 17, with the aim to raise funds for an all-weather outdoor learning space in the school’s forest school field with the addition of a new shelter.
Caroline Noonan, chair of FoKS, said: "As a PTA, we're always looking for ways to enhance the children's experience at school.
"The Energy Wall is something really special, it gets them moving while supporting their learning and understanding of the importance of sustainability.
"Events like our Scarecrow Trail make projects like this possible and this year we're excited to be raising funds for an outdoor learning shelter."
Rob Price, chief executive of the Acorn Education Trust, which oversees the school, said: "We are delighted to see Keevil School leading the way with the introduction of the Energy Wall."
The Energy Wall is set to become a key feature of school life, serving both active playtimes and structured lessons, all the while helping pupils acquire essential skills in an engaging and environmentally friendly way.
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