Pupils at Anagh Coar Primary School have built a model of the school playground while learning about concrete-making from Dandara Contracts Manager Len Arnold.
Len was invited to speak to Year One as part of the class’s work on construction materials, and took along sand, cement and stone to show the children how concrete is made.
During the lesson the pupils helped with the mixing and were guided by Len as they used the concrete to make a small model.
Anagh Coar Year One teacher Sarah Robinson explained: ‘Our class has been looking at construction, including learning the names of different materials, where they come from and how we can use them. We invited Len to come and share his experience, and rather than just talking to the children he offered to bring along some materials and demonstrate how concrete is made.
‘Once mixed, we used the concrete to make a small model of the school playground. The children placed green lollipop sticks around the edge of the block to represent the school fence and created our playground design on top.
‘Len also brought in some protective clothing and hard hats, so the children could see what people need to wear on building sites and learn about safety.’
She added: ‘The children enjoyed the visit, and it really helped with their understanding of what we have been learning about construction materials. I’d like to thank Dandara for getting involved and Len and for giving up his time to come and see us at school.’
Professionals from award-winning developer Dandara are often invited to share their knowledge with schools and other organisations in the community. It is an opportunity to talk about the work they do, from planning to completion of a development, as well as promoting building site safety.
Len said: ‘It was a pleasure to visit Anagh Coar school and meet the Year One pupils, who seemed to be very interested in construction materials and how we use them. It’s always a delight to be able to share your experience with an interested audience, and it was great fun to mix concrete with the children and help them build their model.
‘It was also an opportunity to speak about building site safety. We are always eager spread the message the sites can be dangerous places which should never be entered without permission and supervision.’
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Photograph: Anagh Coar pupils (from left) Isabella Losh, five, Connor Cain Fryer, six, Elise Boyd, six, and Ethan Dixon, six, with some of the building materials and safety equipment Dandara Contracts Manager Len Arnold brought to his presentation
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