Platt Church of England Primary School in Kent Adds Shade Sails

What was the project brief?

Platt Church of England Primary School in St Mary’s Platt, Kent wanted two shade sails to provide some much-needed outdoor shelter for its pupils. They needed to be bright and colourful to inspire cheer on even the greyest of days, and able to protect the children from UV rays and rain so they could play outside in all seasons. The staff also thought it would be a good idea for the canopies to come with post protector pads, to ensure pupils stayed safe while spending time beneath them. They got in touch with A&S Landscape, who immediately started figuring out how to offer the school the best shelter solution.

What was our canopy solution?

We discussed the various models at length with Platt Church of England Primary School, as we wanted to use our expertise to help them to make the right decision. They eventually decided on the Maxima Sail™, an economical shade sail that is available in countless colours, configurations and shapes – perfect for a school looking to inject more visual interest into its outdoor spaces. The two fabric canopies were ideal for keeping the children out of the sun and rain when they were playing or learning in the fresh air. Plus, Slate Grey steelwork and Lime Fizz roofs created exciting pops of colour in the school grounds that made them look more joyful, and this would surely pass on to the pupils! The shelters were installed with specifications of 6000mm X 4000mm to allow many children to enjoy them at once and eight post protector pads to reduce the risk of accidents outdoors.

What was the result of the new shade sails?

The pair of canopies look fantastic at Platt Church of England Primary School and the team there were pleased with the result. The fun, colourful designs of the shade sails have transformed the outside area and they inspire creativity and positivity when pupils are playing with friends beneath them. And, they don’t just look the part; they do their job too, as they offer excellent shelter in all sorts of weather so the children can get out in the fresh air more often in their school day. The shelters could even be used as outdoor classrooms to diversify the teachers’ lesson plans. We were thrilled with how this project went and are glad that everyone at Platt Church of England Primary School is getting such fantastic use out of the canopies.

About the client

Platt Church of England Primary School aims to inspire learners with its curriculum and prepare them for the next steps in their educational journeys. They say on their website that the institution is ‘a special place that prides itself on the core Christian values of Care, Learn and Forgive’. Also, they care for children’s physical and mental health as well as their academic learning. The staff were kind and considerate while we carried out the work and we wish them all the best.

The school is situated in St Mary’s Platt, a village near Sevenoaks in Kent. This county – dubbed The Garden of England – is famous for its beautiful countryside, plus unforgettable locations like the White Cliffs of Dover, Hever Castle and Canterbury Cathedral. It is also home to a host of vineyards, Michelin star restaurants and farmers’ markets. Residents are certainly lucky to live in this part of the country.

What other Maxima™ models can benefit schools?

Our Maxima™ range features many shelters that can be useful to primary and secondary schools. The Maxima Umbrella™ has a solid, functional design with extensive coverage that makes it well-suited to cover seating and dining areas. The Maxima StarSail™ combines this with the trendy look of a shade sail to make for an innovative canopy that is sure to revolutionise any playground. What’s more, the Maxima Tepee™ is a standalone structure that can come with huge specifications and even has an integral gutter system, so it’s great for schools with large numbers of pupils and can make a fantastic outdoor classroom shelter. We even provide bespoke Maxima™ canopies, which allow institutions to customise their models to their exact requirements.

Whichever shelter you buy, it’s clear that the Maxima™ range has plenty to offer schools! You can call us today on 01743 444100 to discuss it in more detail with our friendly team.

What sectors does A&S Landscape work with?

Our reputation as canopy and shelter specialists is largely based on us supplying high-quality shelters to the education sector, but we do so much more! As well as schools, universities and colleges, we design and install canopies for clients in the healthcare sector like hospitals, public attractions like adventure farms, hospitality customers such as restaurants, and commercial sites including retail parks. We have over forty years of experience in the industry, and we have become a sought-after supplier thanks to our dedication to our clients in all of these sectors. If you need further convincing about the fantastic work we do, why not take a look at our testimonials page? You can read about how dozens of clients have been thrilled with the results of our products. And, you can always contact us for more information. Simply email us at [email protected] today.

Read more about some of the other canopies we have installed in Kent

All Faiths Children’s Academy Add Fabric Umbrella Canopy

We built a playground umbrella in All Faiths Children’s Academy, Rochester, Kent. The full contract involved the supply and installation of one Maxima™ waterproof Umbrella structure supported on a single upright measuring 5000mm X 5000mm.

Polycarbonate and Fabric Roof Canopies Made for St Thomas More Primary School

Our engineers constructed a straight polycarbonate roof canopy and triangle sail in St Thomas More Primary School, Sheldon Road, Bexleyheath, Kent. The full contract involved the supply and installation of one Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 7700mm X 2250mm and included for our Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes which were coated in a matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.  One 7800mm X 11700mm X 7600mm Maxima™ tensile shade cloth fabric triangle sail including for all stainless steel fixtures and fittings.

Hythe Primary School Add Straight Roof Shelter to Playground

We erected a straight polycarbonate roof canopy in Hythe Primary School, Hythe, Kent. The full contract involved the supply and installation of one Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 8000mm X 4000mm and included for our Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes in matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.

Colourful Canopy Designed for Ethelbert Road Primary School

Our engineers created a curved roof canopy at Ethelbert Road Primary School, Ethelbert Road, Faversham, Kent. The contract included one Motiva Duo™ duopitch curved roof canopy measuring 8000mm X 5800mm, with Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes in matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.