Hylton Castle Primary Friends Association
People: Improving people’s mental wellbeing
We have a piece of land to the side of Hylton Castle Primary School where we aim to install a play area with a Teletubbies hill with slide and raised areas for children to climb up and roll down.
About this cause
Our goal as a Friends Association is to provide extra funding for the additional activities that will enrich and enhance opportunities for the school children and the local community. School budgets are very limited for extra resources and school trips and events. Our fundraising efforts help support these activities.
Hylton Castle Primary Friends Association website
How this cause brings people in the community together
Our project will support children with their mental health by way of exercise which is very important to help combat social anxiety and improve fitness. Outdoor play is very important for children of all ages. Hylton Castle is an OPAL school, which encourages outdoor play in all weathers. The children thoroughly enjoy free play. Exercise has a positive effect on creating mentally healthy children. Regular exercise has many health benefits, such as: improving fitness; providing an opportunity to socialise; increasing concentration, improving academic scores; building a stronger heart, stronger bones and healthier muscles; encouraging healthy growth and development; improving self-esteem; improving posture and balance; lowering stress; and encouraging a better night's sleep.