Inspiring Outdoor Learning Space for Local Primary School gifted by Housing Association and Building Contractor

Housing association ClwydAlyn has partnered with local property development contractor DU Construction to provide a new outdoor learning environment for a primary school in Anglesey.

Denbighshire based housing association ClwydAlyn, in conjunction with Holyhead’s DU Construction, has constructed a brand new outdoor learning environment for the students at Ysgol Goronwy Owen in Benllech. The provision of the specialist equipment, has created a dedicated space for pupils to explore, play and learn. Funded as part of ClwydAlyn’s social value objectives, and delivered by DU Construction, the new outdoor space has been specially designed to inspire exploration, discovery, imagination, and curiosity.

Headteacher, Dr Elfed Morgan Morris, wrote a heartfelt letter of thanks to express the school’s appreciation for the space, praising the positive impact it will have on the children’s wellbeing and development.

“I want to express my deepest and most sincere gratitude for the extraordinary outdoor learning area you have created for us through your community funding project. Your work has not only transformed a physical space, it has transformed the very possibilities of what learning can be for our children."

“You have gifted [the children] an environment that inspires curiosity and nurtures a love of the outdoors, an environment that will shape the way they experience learning forever. That is an extraordinary legacy, and one we will always treasure.”

Dr Elfed Morgan Morris

Headteacher, Ysgol Goronwy Owen

The space which includes all weather turf, a look-out cabin, bug hotel, large planter, outdoor seating, a chalkboard, and outdoor easel and more, has been carefully designed with safe, robust equipment, which will enhance the opportunity for imaginative and practical learning through play.

“We are delighted to have collaborated with DU Construction to provide this outstanding learning environment for pupils of Ysgol Goronwy Owen. We firmly believe in the importance of giving something meaningful back to the communities in which we work; it’s truly a priviledge to support the school, local families and the community in Benllech.”

Daniel Brettell

Development Project Manager at ClwydAlyn

“It is a real honour to be able to give Ysgol Goronwy Owen an outdoor education area that won't only benefit the school but the local community of Benllech for many years to come, it give us real satisfaction that generations of children will be able to use this area to enhance their education.”

James Brewster

Contracts Manager at DU Construction

Also, in Benllech, ClwydAlyn’s £6.5 million development, Craig y Don, will provide the community in the heart of Anglesey, 17 new energy efficient, affordable homes. These homes are being built by DU Construction on behalf of ClwydAlyn and in partnership with Anglesey Council and the Welsh Government.

For further details about the homes at Craig Y Don or how to apply, visit: Craig y Don, Benllech – Clwydalyn

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