Our vision is for every child who leaves Great Abington to be knowledgeable and understand about biodiversity, climate change, food production (growing) and how nature and exercise impacts well-being. Through partnerships, curriculum change and our personal qualities, we are realising this ambitious outcome for all. 

The Outdoor Learning Project is the first major community project initiated at the School since the acquisition of additional land over 10 years ago. The location for the project is on this land opposite the Annex entrance. The first phase of the project was completed during the Summer holidays 2022 with the second, planting phase completed during the Autumn term 2023. In addition, alongside this project, secure bike sheds are in place at the end of the space adjoining the recreation ground where we have direct access to the community pump track. Starting in 2025 and being completed in Summer 2026 is the new community mufti-use games arena (MUGA) which we have access to for playtime and lunchtime as well as curriculum PE Sessions. 

This ambitious outdoor learning project now includes a growing area with a substantial glasshouse, gutter growing area, raised beds and a mini orchard. Water and electricity services are provided. There are earth mounds, logs, a large bug hotel, mature trees, den building and much more to support pupil learning and well-being. For details and plans of the project please refer to the PDF Slide deck below. At the bottom of the page are a few images from the area in action.

STEAM area development

We have updated the STEAM area and expect this to be a great space for problem-solving, communication, performance and creativity. Pupils will be working with staff on how we use this space throughout the seasons. A few images are below: