Staff and pupils at a Moira special school are enjoying new additions to their Sensory Garden after Power NI – Northern Ireland’s leading energy provider – donated £600.
The new funding has been used to enhance the existing garden space to offer children a calming and more interactive environment that is designed to support their sensory development, emotional regulation and social interaction. This has been made possible by purchasing new equipment to create meaningful learning experiences for children who benefit from tactile, visual and auditory stimulation as part of their daily routine.
Sensory gardens are particularly valuable for pupils with additional needs, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and can also be used for outdoor lessons and activities, helping children build social skills, develop motor skills and enjoy learning in a different environment.
Brookfield Special School, which is home to almost 170 children of was nominated for the Helping Hands fund by Power NI employee Lauren White. The fund is part of the company’s long-running commitment to supporting organisations that play an important role within local communities.
Speaking about the Power NI Helping Hands donation, Lauren said: “It’s great that my employer, Power NI, can provide funding for Brookfield Special School to help create a sensory garden for the children to enjoy. It means a lot to have the opportunity to support the local community in this way.”
Mrs Brand, the school’s Senior Teacher also expressed her gratitude for the financial donation, adding: “We really appreciate support from Power NI to help make our sensory wish list a reality. By investing in projects like Brookfield’s Sensory Garden, Power NI is helping create inclusive, nurturing spaces where children can learn, play and thrive.”
Power NI is proud to continue its support of important organisations within Northern Ireland’s communities, with the employee-led Helping Hands initiative one of the ways it strives to assist organisations.
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