Why a greener schoolyard?
A green schoolyard is not only more fun, but also better for children’s development. Playing in nature stimulates their imagination and motor skills, and helps combat heat stress and water nuisance. Research from last year shows that 37% of children are dissatisfied with their schoolyard.
How does the campaign work?
Primary schools can register until 23 May at 5:00 p.m.. Children may draw their dream schoolyard, and three winning schools will receive help with materials, advice and inspiration from Jantje Beton and Praxis. The green schoolyards will be available to all children in the neighbourhood, including after school hours.
Own DIY team
Children, teachers and parents form a DIY team together. They get to work removing paving stones, planting greenery and truly making the schoolyard their own.
Previous winners
In 2024, three primary schools got to work on their green dream schoolyard: Op Weg Primary School (Haarle), 1st Montessori School (Alkmaar), and JFK Montessori School (The Hague). With the help of parents, teachers and, of course, the children themselves, their schoolyards were transformed into green play areas full of exciting experiences.
Take part!
Would your school also like to go from grey to green? Visit http://www.schoolpleinvangrijsnaargroen.nl/ quickly and register!
The winners of this edition will be announced at the end of June, and the greening of the three selected schoolyards will begin in the new school year.