Outdoor Play Shelter Installed at St Monica’s RC Primary School in Manchester

Challenges:

• Limited outdoor sheltered space.
• Need for a year-round solution to support outdoor play during periods of wetter weather.
• Requirement for safe, lockable outdoor storage for equipment.

Our Solution:

To meet the school’s needs, we designed and installed a Motiva Linear™ canopy, a popular choice for educational settings due to its strength, simplicity and flexibility. The canopy structure was customised to provide not only shade and shelter, but also an enclosed space that could be securely locked when not in use.

Key Features and Materials:

• Structure: Straight roof mono-pitch canopy
• Sides: Enclosed with polycarbonate sides to two elevations, and two roller shutter doors that enable the canopy to enclosed and locked up, or opened up for unobstructed play.
• Roofing: Opal Poly-tuff™ roofing, enabling light to diffuse into the area whilst irradicating harmful UV rays.

Results:

• A versatile outdoor space that accommodates pupils for all-weather play
• A secure area for storing and securing the school’s outdoor equipment outside of school hours
• Improved use of outdoor space across the year, which is proven to support physical activity and wellbeing.

Conclusion:

This canopy installation at St Monica’s RC Primary School has transformed their school facilities, providing a valuable, multifunctional space that offers protection from the elements, supports daily outdoor play, and ensures the school’s equipment can be stored securely. This canopy has been built to last and we hope the pupils love using it for many years to come.