Tewkesbury School, Tewkesbury, Builds Dining Canopy for Pupils

They wanted to give their hard-working pupils the chance to enjoy some fresh air at lunchtime no matter what the weather. They had the perfect spot, a courtyard area which was looking for a new sense of purpose. A&S Landscape has helped hundreds of schools reinvigorate their outdoor spaces, so we knew that we would have a product which would work perfectly.

The canopy that was chosen for Tewkesbury School was from the Motiva Duo range. This canopy was built to an overall size of 14000mm x 12000mm and featured ALU-Tuff (aluminium box profile) guttering and downpipes. The colour was Mid Blue to match the school colours and the roofing in Opal polycarbonate.

Visual we designed for Tewkesbury School

Children no longer only have the option to dine indoors, they can be outside in the wettest and the hottest of weather. No need to huddle under trees or stay inside. I am sure that you will agree, the new school dining area is a real hit. We were delighted to work with Tewkesbury School and wish them all the best with their new school canopy.

Should we treat eating outdoors as a necessity or privilege?

There are a large number of confirmed benefits to alfresco dining as a part of the school day. As school children spend the whole day in a classroom environment, it is vital that they are given time to breathe at lunchtime. In spending this break outdoors, it not only promotes a restful atmosphere but can also ease levels of hyperactivity in a student. If a pupil is to spend their break indoors, it can echo the classroom environment and stop them from taking an adequate amount of time to relax. Eating outside is also an extremely sociable activity, unrestrained by the dining hall setting pupils can talk with different year groups freely.

Over on our blog you can find out how schools can encourage their students to eat alfresco regularly – click here.

A&S Landscape can help you with inspiration and design expertise if you think your setting might benefit from something similar. We installed a large curved roof dining area canopy at The Gilberd School in Colchester. No matter what size of space you have, we have it covered! And download our Senior Covered Area Inspiration Brochure to see more of the canopies and shade sails we have installed at secondary schools.

More projects we have completed in Gloucestershire

The Heart Of The Forest Community Special School Add Fabric Sail Shade

Working alongside a leading architect we built a sail structure in The Heart Of The Forest Community Special School Coleford, Coleford, Gloucestershire. The full contract involved the supply and fitting of one Maxima™ tensile shade cloth fabric sail structure comprising of two triangle sails on a total of five uprights including for all stainless steel fixtures and fittings.

Cam Everlands Primary School Add Polycarbonate Shelter to Playground

Our engineers built a straight polycarbonate roof canopy and fencing in Cam Everlands Primary School Cam, Dursley, Gloucestershire. The full contract involved the supply and installation of one Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 13500mm X 3000mm with Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes in matching Dura-coat™ colour finish. Supply and install ation of 13500mm of plastic picket fencing.

Curved Roof Play Area Canopy Installed at Berkhampstead School

Our team built a curved roof canopy in Berkhampstead School Cheltenham, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The full contract involved one Motiva™ Mono monopitch curved roof canopy measuring 19000mm X 4000mm with Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes which were coated in a matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.

Rowanfield Infant School Add Curved Roof Shelters

Working alongside the building contractor our engineers made three curved roof canopies in Rowanfield Infant School Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The full contract involved three Motiva™ Duo duopitch curved roof canopies measuring 7000mm X 4000mm and included for our Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes which were coated in a matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.

Large Dining Area Shelter Designed for Cirencester College

A&S created a curved roof canopy at Cirencester College Fosses Way Campus Stroud Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The contract included one Motiva™ Duo duopitch curved roof canopy measuring 16011mm X 8000mm and included for our Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes in matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.

Multiple Playground Shelters Created for Cirencester Primary School

Working with the building contractor we constructed two straight polycarbonate roof canopies at Cirencester Primary School Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The full contract involved the supply and installation of one Motiva™ monopitch straight pitched roof canopy measuring 17600mm X 3500mm and one Motiva™ monopitch straight pitched roof canopy measuring 6600mm X 2300mm.

Purple School Shelter Designed for Finlay Community School

In combination with the building contractor A&S made a straight polycarbonate roof canopy for Finlay Community School Gloucester, Gloucestershire. The full contract involved the supply and installation of one Motiva™ Lean-to monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 17500mm X 3000mm and included for our Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes in matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.