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Facilities at Chad Vale Primary School

Here is a list of our main facilities at Chad Vale. Please click on our main photo gallery for photos of many of the facilities listed here:

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Seven large, secure classrooms, all with interactive whiteboards linked to networked teacher's computers with video/DVD facilities.

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An I.C.T Suite equipped with 16 networked workstations, network colour printer, scanner, digital photography facilities, high quality Video Conferencing equipment.

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A class set of ActivExpression Personal Response system.

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4 Visualisers for reading skills/demonstrations in classrooms.

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A school library with computer controlled lending and bar-code scanner and additional research computer.

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16 electronic keyboards for the teaching of music.

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10 Video Cameras and an editing suite of 4 Apple Macs

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Large hall with piano, overhead projector, portable stage, large gymnastic apparatus and CD/tape system for assemblies, P.E/Dance lessons, Inspire workshops and Christmas Productions.

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A large playground with adventure play equipment, quiet areas, seating with parasols, 'friendship boards', concrete football pitch, netball/basketball hoops.

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Our own fenced and secure playing field with wooded area used for good weather playtimes, P.E lessons, Golden Time and a range of opportunities for teaching art, science, geography and history. There is an outside 'Boot room' and toilet/washing facilities and large play equipment on the field.

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An outdoor Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) with full size tennis court, basketball and football facilities.

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Sound Field System (currently in Class 6) to amplify the teacher's voice throughout classroom, supporting children with hearing difficulties.

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Inclusion Suite for small group teaching/targeted support/EAL/Gifted and Talented with height adjustable interactive whiteboard and 3 computer workstations.

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Teacher Resources area including photocopying and laminating facilities.

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A wide range of curriculum resources to support teaching and learning.

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Audio-Visual equipment for video/DVD.

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Swimming Pool/Sports Hall at Blue Coat School used each week by classes.

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Play-leaders and Play Mentors to support children during playtimes and dinnertimes.

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See the various photo galleries for pictures of our facilities!

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