St John The Baptist Primary School, Portadown

Saturday Success: Our Outdoor Transformation! 🛠️☀️

25th Apr 2026
 
What a difference a day makes! While most were putting their feet up, a dedicated crew of volunteers spent a very productive Saturday at school turning our outdoor vision into a reality.
 
The sound of drills and the smell of fresh paint filled the air as three major projects were tackled, all with the aim to enhance our pupils' learning environment:
 
The Rang 1/2 Sand Pit: 
Our Rang 1 and 2 children now have a fully completed, high-spec sand pit ready for creative play and sensory exploration.
 
Foundation Stage Facelift: 
The outdoor area for our youngest learners received some much-needed TLC and structural "fixing up" to ensure it remains a safe, engaging space.
 
Storage Container Makeover: 
Our bulky storage container has been transformed from an eyesore into a painted unit that blends beautifully with our grounds.
 
A Huge Thank You!
None of this would have been possible without a group of incredibly helpful husbands who traded their Saturday morning for power tools and paintbrushes. We certainly know how lucky we are to have such a skilled and willing community behind us!
 
Of course, a special shout-out must go to their persuasive wives 😉—your "encouragement" and coordination ensured we had the best team for the job.