Eyemouth Primary School First in Mainland Scotland to Earn Play Pedagogy Award
The school has been recognised for its commitment to children's voices and embedding play-based learning throughout its curriculum.
By Kirsty Lennox
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Eyemouth Primary School has become the first school on mainland Scotland to achieve the prestigious Play Scotland Play Pedagogy Award, recognising its dedication to children's voices and embedding play-based learning.
The award celebrates the school's commitment to children's right to play and its successful integration of play pedagogy throughout the curriculum. It was formally presented by Fiona Kirkland, Head of Services at Play Scotland, during a whole-school celebration.
The Play Pedagogy Award acknowledges schools that effectively use play-based approaches to foster children's confidence, creativity, problem-solving skills, and overall wellbeing through engaging play experiences. Eyemouth Primary School, a pilot school for Play Scotland, has notably demonstrated a strong commitment to amplifying children's voices.
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"This is a fantastic achievement for Eyemouth Primary School and recognition of the dedication and enthusiasm shown by pupils, staff and the wider school community. To be the first school on mainland Scotland to receive this award is something everyone connected with the school should be immensely proud of. Play is an important part of children's development and learning. The work taking place at Eyemouth Primary School demonstrates how creating opportunities for meaningful play can enhance learning, wellbeing and engagement across the curriculum."
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"We're absolutely delighted to celebrate Eyemouth Primary School as the first school in mainland Scotland to achieve the Play Scotland Play Pedagogy Award. As one of our pilot schools, Eyemouth has shown a fantastic commitment to children's voices, their right to play and embedding play pedagogy from Primary 1 to Primary 7. It's a wonderful achievement for the whole school community."
The celebration, attended by councillors, education representatives, pupils, and staff, highlighted the positive impact of play-based learning on educational outcomes, wellbeing, and inclusion. The school also emphasised the value of teamwork in achieving this significant milestone.
