What do schools need these days? Well, among the significant requirements that a school needs to succeed is a place for students to be sheltered from rain and also shaded from the hot sun.
Back in the day, rainy weather meant only one thing.. indoor break times. This however is a thing of the past as we now know the added benefits of outdoor play time, rain or shine. Schools are choosing to add school awnings as a way to provide some relief from ever changing weather. Not only that, but awnings can also provide shade from the sun during those hot summer days too. Awnings act as a barrier between the elements and people or things beneath them, which is why they are such an important addition to any school- meaning the children can get fresh air throughout the day no matter the weather.
By adding an awning to the school outdoor area also provides teachers with the option to teach outdoors which creates a new environment compared to being limited to the classroom all the time.
School awnings can be used to create a classroom and outside play area, as well as an outdoor break/lunch hall. In addition to this, it also means that children can now learn in all weathers- whether it’s hot or cold out- the school awning provides shelter from both. What really needs to be highlighted is how much schools can benefit from having a school outdoor awning added. The current weather patterns are ever changing and because of this it’s important that students have access to fresh air throughout the day. There may be some days where the weather is extremely hot and there might not be enough shade provided due to lack of trees, but with a school awning added this problem will no longer be a problem. And with rainfall occurring at any given time, shelter is so important too, to keep the children and staff dry.
As briefly mentioned, there are many reasons why a school might choose to add an outdoor awning and we have summarised two of the main benefits below.
Increased Learning Opportunities – When the weather is nice, the children will be able to have their learning outside and enjoy the fresh air. This is excellent for their health and allows them to get some exercise and fresh air as well.
Protection from the elements – With many schools today environmentally friendly, adding shade to their playground areas ensures that they are protected from the sun and all its harmful rays. This means that children will be protected when outside for breaks or other activities. It also reduces the risk of heatstroke occurring for some children and also protects from the wet weather too.
There really is so many added benefits to having an awning in a school for both the children and workers. So, why not invest in one today.