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Teterow primary school: school yard gets a protective fence!
Teterow decides on fence for elementary school: security measure for school yard, supported by city representatives and parents.
Teterow primary school: school yard gets a protective fence!
A decision is making waves in Teterow's city life. At a meeting, the majority of city representatives decided that the elementary school playground should have a closed fence. Nordkurier reports that the initiative was introduced by the AfD parliamentary group and accepted after extensive debate. The aim is to meet the safety needs of children, parents and teachers.
Parent representatives said in a letter to MPs that the fence also represents a measure against vandalism. These fears are not unfounded, as the safety of children is the top priority. City representative Thomas Oestreich, who also takes over the management of the elementary school, emphasizes that a fence enables better supervision and keeps unauthorized persons away from the school grounds. Thomas Gütschow, another city representative, sees the fencing as a normal measure that has already been successfully implemented at other schools in Teterow.
Extensive planning is ahead
Another aspect of the resolution concerns the planned design of the break area. Hendrik Ackermann, head of the construction department, announced discussions with the building authority and the monument protection authority, as the school ensemble is a listed building. This gives hope that the fence not only fulfills a security function, but is also attractively designed.
When designing the playground, you could also learn from other schools. For example, students at the Schönau high school in the Black Forest said that temporary traffic measures during their breaks made them feel like they were in a “zoo enclosure”. Lehrer-News shows how important space is for the social development of children and gives suggestions for improving playgrounds.*
Diverse design options
An attractive schoolyard design can not only contribute to greater safety, but also to a better learning climate. The Wilska-Garten informs that exercise areas, quiet zones and creative offerings are extremely beneficial for students. Spaces close to nature can support teaching and increase well-being. The more appealing and diverse the design of the break areas, the happier and safer the children feel.
In this context, the desire of many parents to have more play equipment in the break area is absolutely understandable. It would certainly be an advantage to actively involve the students in the redesign of the school yard. Such projects can promote team-oriented collaboration and a strong sense of community.
FENCING may seem like an urgent issue at the moment, but the requirements and wishes for the school yard go far beyond security. A comprehensive design that combines both safety and creative learning and play opportunities should be the goal of everyone involved.