Connah’s Quay school gets new active playground as one of only three in Wales
A Connah’s Quay primary school has become one of three schools in Wales to receive active playground markings funded by the London Marathon Foundation.
Ysgol Bryn Deva had the new markings unveiled at a launch event attended by Welsh Athletics and Jack Sargeant MS.
Sargeant, who attended Ysgol Bryn Deva as a child, said: “It’s fantastic to see investment like this coming to schools, especially when supported further with initiatives like the Active Playground and The Daily Mile.
“They are making a real difference to children’s health and wellbeing, and it’s brilliant that my former primary school Ysgol Bryn Deva is leading the way.
“Getting young people moving every day, in a fun and inclusive environment, is exactly the kind of positive change we want to see in our communities.”
The playground markings are designed to support physical activity during the school day, including The Daily Mile, the TCS Mini London Marathon in schools and active breaks.
Welsh Athletics worked with local partners to identify schools for the initiative, which invites schools to express their interest before being selected.
Pupils at Ysgol Bryn Deva were involved in the design of the playground layout as part of the school’s approach to encouraging participation.
Cath Bingham, Young Person’s Physical Activity Officer at Welsh Athletics, said: “Our aim is to champion and inspire daily physical activity within the school and wider community, building lifelong healthy habits and enjoyment of movement.
“The track will encourage engagement in The Daily Mile, TCS Mini London Marathon in schools and active breaks to improve the physical, social, emotional and mental health and wellbeing of our children.”
James Williams, Chief Executive of Welsh Athletics, said: “Creating simple facilities like the one being unveiled today at Ysgol Bryn Deva is another way to enthuse and engage young people to get out and run, walk, jog or push every day.
“We aim to have every child in Wales being engaged with some form of athletics or running initiative by 2030. The Daily Mile is a key part of that ambition.”
Gemma Gibbons, a teacher at the school, said: “The Active Playground markings have really inspired staff to embed more physical activity into the school day; everyone’s making plans to get out for their Daily Mile with their classes and we’re looking forward to getting involved with the Mini London Marathon in schools too.”
Welsh Athletics is the implementation partner for The Daily Mile in Wales.
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