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New Year 6 classroom unveiled at Martlesham Primary Academy

Primary school pupils got a sneak peek at their new standalone Year 6 classroom during a guided tour. The modern, high-tech building aims to prepare older students for the transition to secondary school.

Why it matters: The new classroom will help prepare Year 6 students for secondary school while allowing the small primary to expand its facilities.

Children at Martlesham Primary Academy donned hard hats and hi vis for their tour of the new classroom
Seamans Building
Children at Martlesham Primary Academy donned hard hats and hi-vis for their tour of the new classroom

Key details:

  • Bury St Edmunds-based Seamans Building constructed the standalone building.

  • It's designed to give older children a separate learning space.

  • Seamans also donated and installed a large wooden shed to become the school's new Reading Café and held a careers day to teach pupils about the construction industry.

Pupils were given a guided tour by Headteacher Emma Churchman and Site Manager Adam Gillibrand
Seamans Building
Pupils were given a guided tour by Headteacher Emma Churchman and Site Manager Adam Gillibrand

What they're saying: Headteacher Emma Churchman praised the project: "Working with Seamans to deliver a new classroom and improve facilities around the school has been inspirational and a real positive experience for the staff."

She added: "Learning environments are important to enable children to develop and grow."

What's next: Pupils will decorate the new wooden shed to transform it into the Reading Café.

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