Our Lady’s RC High School in Blackley add New Outdoor Dining Canopy

Our Lady’s RC High School came to A&S Landscape, who are specialists in school canopies. The environment is key at this lovely school and making sure all the children are well-fed and comfortable at meal times plays a big part in this. More space was needed to accommodate all the children at lunchtimes and so a new dining area was required.

Project Specification

Product: Motiva Duo™
Size: 12000mm x 8000mm
Roof:
- Clear

We installed a canopy from our Motiva range. The Motiva Duo canopy was built at 12000mm x 8000mm. The addition of side panels has created a more enclosed space. The children are delighted with their new dining area. They can always find a seat at lunchtimes, no more rushing in the dining hall or wondering where to sit and eat their sandwiches. The pupils have more options to socialise at lunchtime and it will encourage better eating habits. It is important because after all, children will learn better if they are well fed.

This is a really lovely addition to a really lovely school. We were glad to hear that the project went well and that the children like their new school dining canopy. To find out more about this shelter, watch our case study video where we visited Our Lady’s RC High School.

There are many different designs available, all in high-quality materials. These range from, Umbrellas and Tepees, to straight or curved roof steel canopies. A&S Landscape has a range which is sure to offer you something special. Feel free to look through our gallery, which has more than 1500 images to inspire you.

Is dining outdoors a privilege or essential to school children?

There are a great number of confirmed benefits to alfresco dining as a part of the school day. As school children spend the majority of the day in a classroom setting, it is of vital importance that they are given time to breathe at lunchtime. In spending this break in the fresh air, it not only promotes a restful atmosphere but can also lower levels of hyperactivity in a student. If a child is directed to occupy their break inside, it can mirror the classroom environment and stop them from taking a sufficient amount of time to relax. Alfresco dining is also an extremely sociable activity, unrestricted by the dining hall setting young people can connect with other year groups easily.

Over on our blog you can discover how schools can encourage their students to eat outdoors regularly – click here.

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