The outdoor area provides children with one of the best environments in which to learn. As Margaret McMillan (c1925) says, ‘the best kept classroom and the richest cupboard are roofed only by the sky’.

At Tullygally Primary School, we are fortunate to have a recently developed outdoor areas for Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

Our pupils have opportunities to develop skills and concepts in an outdoor learning environment where they will:

• Become more aware of, more observant in and more responsive to their surroundings.
• Develop an approach to careful observation, accurate recording, and thoughtful analysis.
• Encourage an interest in environmental issues.
• Foster a sense of wonder and discovery.