Hessle High School in East Yorkshire Installs Dining Canopy

What was the project brief?

Hessle High School in Hessle, East Yorkshire had the idea to source a dining shelter to cover its outdoor seating and offer a facility outside for students to use in any season. They wanted the model to come with some side panels to keep out the wind and a strong design that would convey a stylish feel. It also needed to provide good value for money. We had already built three shade sails for this institution to create a fantastic covered dining area, so we were naturally their first port of call when it came to a second project and a custom canopy.

What was our shelter solution?

After extensive consultation with those from Hessle High School, they selected a Motiva Linear™. This model is a firm favourite with our customers because of its durable build and aesthetically-pleasing asymmetric design. Side panels to the back elevation gave the dining shelter a more complete feel and would offer students more protection from the wind and rain, while the Opal roof would be a great sunshade. We added Moss Green steelwork too, which made for a classic yet understated look and an attractive area where the children could sit and eat lunch in the fresh air.

What was the result of the dining canopy?

The new shelter was well-received by Hessle High School. It is a wonderful addition to the dining facilities that we previously installed, and it allows the students to have an even greater choice of places in which to spend their well-earned breaks with friends and food, outdoors and year-round. The team there loved the dark green design and were happy with the cost of the structure versus the benefits it offered their community. Plus, it efficiently covered their outside seating so the area felt relaxing and far away from the routine of learning. We were pleased to add this successful project to our portfolio of dining shelters, especially as it developed our facilities at a past client’s site – due to their pre-existing tensile fabric canopies – and they gave us great feedback once again.

Testimonial

“A&S Landscape were very helpful at design stages, I always got prompt replies and have never had any issues with them.”

Hessle High School

About the client

Hessle High School states on its website that it is an ‘inclusive school where students have many opportunities to develop their skills and abilities’. It is part of The Consortium Academy Trust, which has the vision of ‘Shaping Positive Futures’ and the values of aspiration, respect, integrity and responsibility. It strives to meet the needs of the children that its institutions teach, and it was a pleasure to help them do this with one of our canopies.

Hessle High School is based in Hessle, East Yorkshire – a town known for the iconic Humber Bridge. It is also located at the start of the Yorkshire Wolds Way national trail, so there are opportunities aplenty for getting out in the beautiful countryside. East Yorkshire itself has a combination of natural wonders like wild coastlines and woodland adventures, and rich history and culture with medieval Minsters and theatre, so locals are spoilt for choice when it comes to pastimes.

What are the benefits of dining canopies for children?

Creating covered areas for dining at school can have a host of expected and unexpected positive effects on students and staff. They can relieve pressure on existing facilities such as canteens, cafeterias and dining halls, so everyone has more room to eat and so their breaks are more enjoyable as they don’t have to queue for as long because people are spread between multiple areas. Also, they allow children to dine in the fresh air, which is good for their wellbeing and general health and gives them more mental space away from their classroom environments. In turn, this can help them to concentrate better in their lessons and even possibly achieve better grades or satisfaction at school. What’s more, dining shelters can help to boost students’ social skills and relationships, as this increased feeling of relaxation can promote a more welcoming atmosphere than in cramped facilities, and encourage them to have more fun with friends.

Does this sound like something you’d like to explore at your institution? Contact us today by calling 01743 444100 or emailing [email protected].

Where can I find answers to my questions about A&S Landscape and its work?

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