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Schoolyards in transition: Green enjoyment instead of hot asphalt!
In Celle, schoolyards are being redesigned to be climate-friendly in order to reduce heat stress and promote learning in nature.
Schoolyards in transition: Green enjoyment instead of hot asphalt!
The discussion about the design of schoolyards is gaining momentum, especially in view of the increasingly noticeable climate change. An innovative idea that was implemented in the Isabelle Autissier elementary school in Rivedoux on the Île-de-Ré could serve as a model: There, over three years ago, they decided to remove the hot asphalt and replace it with green areas. Loud France Bleu The schoolyard was upgraded with young trees, bushes, wood chips and even a hammock. The seventh heaven for students on warm days!
The children visibly feel more comfortable in the shade of the green plants. On a Thursday when temperatures exceeded 30°C, teachers reported the refreshing atmosphere in the schoolyard. The school is also planning a school garden to offer students even more nature experience. The unrest over the heat, which used to often characterize the schoolyard, is now a thing of the past.
Schoolyards or hot asphalt deserts?
Similar efforts are also underway in other cities, according to a report by AEF info emerges. The city of Lille recently completed the vegetation of its schoolyards and is investing heavily in the ecological redesign of its educational facilities. Around 31 million euros will flow into the construction and renovation of schools and kindergartens to create a pleasant learning environment. Playful and inclusive areas are also on the agenda, including gender-neutral playgrounds.
The goal is clear: schoolyards should not only be used for recreation and play, but also be spaces in which children can experience nature up close. The city of Bordeaux has also taken measures to transform schoolyards into green oases. A budget of 534 million euros is also being invested there in lifelong education, which focuses on sustainable education and the cultivation of vegetables in school gardens.
For a better future
These initiatives to redesign schoolyards are not just an issue in France. In Germany, too, we are working on holistic concepts to make schoolyards more climate-friendly and closer to nature. The German environmental aid highlights the importance of involving the entire school community in such projects. Through participatory processes and creative workshops, a rethink should take place - away from gray asphalt deserts and towards lively learning spaces.
More and more schoolyards in Germany are becoming places of relaxation that simultaneously improve the microclimate and function as interactive learning spaces. The future of learning takes place not only in the classroom, but also outdoors. Don't we all want our children to encounter a little more green in their schoolyards? These developments are a step in the right direction.