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Energetic youngsters embrace the outdoors thanks to life-enhancing grant

CHILDREN and young learners in Bridgend are enjoying a new interactive fun trail thanks to a little help from Tesco.

Nottage Primary School in Porthcawl, Bridgend, received £500 from Tesco’s Stronger Starts scheme to transform its playground into an exciting environment for leisure and engagement.

Children and young learners will be able to use the facilities during their break and lunchtimes, where they will be able to interact with each other to learn valuable skills such as socialising and teamwork.

Adele Thomas, Headteacher of Nottage Primary School, said: “It’s amazing to come outside and see the children playing and socialising together. As a result of fun trail children have a new area to explore every playtime. It has let them develop many important skills in social interaction that will serve them for the rest of their lives. It is lovely to watch them support one another, playing nicely and cooperatively.”

Nottage Primary School was founded in 1952 and for over 70 years has provided primary education to Porthcawl’s children. The school also has a Parent Teacher Association (PTA) which, since 1995 has provided many items of school equipment through their fund-raising activities, from our MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) to classroom resources. The PTA also provides funding for visiting entertainers and artists and funds the pupils’ events.

The grant allowed the school to make a worthwhile investment into the children’s lives outside of the classroom. With the grant money the play equipment for the fun trail has been made of durable recycled plastic and has a 30-year guarantee. Speaking on the importance of the fun trail, Adele Thomas added: “The fun trail is an excellent investment for the future as it will be used by pupils for many years to come.”                                                         

Tesco’s Stronger Starts scheme, in partnership with the Groundwork charity, supports many community projects and good causes in the Porthcawl area, giving away thousands of pounds.

Claire de Silva, Head of Community at Tesco, said: “I’m so happy that Tesco has been able to support the children in Porthcawl. Porthcawl is a lovely town full of history and community and the fun trail is just one example of how the residents always look after each other, supporting wherever they can.

“The Nottage PTA has been around for years and the school even longer, it is such an honour to be able to support such a staple in the community.”

Porthcawl shoppers can support local school and children’s groups by dropping the Stronger Starts blue token they receive at a Tesco checkout into the relevant voting box as they leave the store.

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To find out more about Stronger Starts go to https://TescoStrongerStarts.org.uk 

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