New adventure trail unveiled at primary school

Willaston School was granted £2,500 to contribute towards the new adventure play area

A new adventure play area at a primary school in the Isle of Man's capital will cater for the "diverse needs" of the children who attend.

The project was part of efforts by Willaston School's Parents and Teacher Association to enhance health and wellbeing at the facility.

It was jointly funded by £4,000 raised through a number of school events along with a £2,500 from Manx Lottery Trust.

Head of school Beth Lace said the adventure trail would support physical fitness as well as the "emotional and social development of our students".

Parents and Teachers had also raised £4,000 for the equipment

She said the trail was a "wonderful addition to our school" and it was "exciting" to see fundraising efforts "come to fruition" and provide children with an area that "caters to their diverse needs".

The equipment would provide a resource for physical activity, "promote self-regulation" for children with additional needs, and offer a "fun and engaging" environment for students, she added.

Willaston School was granted £2,500 to contribute towards the new adventure play area

Manx Lottery Trust chairman Stephen Turner said it was "wonderful to see the community come together to support such a meaningful project" and the facility would encourage "active play and provide a space for self-regulation".