Out of class into action: Use term breaks to upgrade outdoor spaces

The classrooms are empty and the playground is peaceful. While students and staff enjoy a well-earned break, this ‘downtime’ between terms is your golden window to get things done.

Once the term kicks off again, time flies. That’s why break periods are the perfect time to plan and install upgrades to your school’s outdoor spaces. No dodging handball games or explaining why the bench is out-of-bounds. Just clear access and time to get it right.

Prep pays off

Use term breaks to get ahead so that when students return, everything’s ready to go. No scrambling for temporary shade. No apologies for broken seating. No impromptu assemblies on the lawn. A little planning during quiet times means less chaos when the next term kicks off. Avoid the back-to-school scramble where everyone’s ordering at once – you won’t wait for your pieces.

Wellbeing wins

Fresh outdoor furniture and shade structures do more than look good. They help students stay active, social, and mentally refreshed. Create comfortable, shaded spaces to encourage kids to get outside, connect, and learn outdoors. Clever layouts paired with robust furniture mean your grounds can become part of the learning environment, not just somewhere to burn off recess energy. And in a wellbeing-focused world, extra outdoor touchpoints matter.

Smart and durable

School furniture lives a hard life – mud, rain, and continuous creative climbing attempts – so you need solutions built for punishment. Aluminium is the quiet achiever: rust-resistant, low-maintenance, and stylish – still looking fresh long after wooden benches have degraded.

Smart settings

The 4-Sided Pedestal Park Setting seats 8, encourages face-to-face interaction and looks schmick. Great for lunch areas, outdoor learning or to add more usable space in tight spots. It’s heavy-duty, space-saving, bolted down for peace of mind and available in multiple colours to brighten things up.

Shade that works

The 6×3 Aluminium Skillion Shelter has shade sorted. This sleek new shelter adds 18m² of covered space – ideal for seating zones, quiet corners or lunch escapes. With Colorbond roofing and stylish louvre screens, it blends design with practicality and is tough enough for Aussie conditions.

Tidy bikes

Have bike chaos? The 7 Bay Bike Hanger is the answer. This modern, single-unit bike stand keeps things organised and saves space, with no assembly required. Bolt it down and enjoy the tidy, designated bike zone. Available in stainless steel or gal dipped for extra durability.

Make downtime count

Use your term break wisely. Prep now, install, and start next term with outdoor spaces ready to support your school environment. Downtime is the time to upgrade, so make it count. Let’s collaborate and find high-quality, low-maintenance seating, shade and bike solutions to boost wellbeing and shape a more inspiring school environment.