Fulton’s new room ignites the senses
Thanks to donor support, Fulton School for the Deaf was able to open its sensory room recently.
LEARNERS at Fulton School for the Deaf celebrated the official opening of their new sensory room recently.
A designated sensory room area has long been a dream of the management of the school and the benefits of sensory play include increased emotional, language and cognitive development.
The specific needs of each learner using the area are taken into account and forms part of a holistic educational programme.
The sensory room is equipped with a range of stimuli such as lights and soft play toys to help the foundation phase learners develop and engage their senses through sensory processing and sensory integration.
The new facility also includes a sensory garden featuring a sand pit, a variety of plants and textured outdoor elements to interact with.
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The school received funding from GUD Holdings towards the development of the sensory room and the upgrade of their computer lab.
GUD Holdings, an automotive parts manufacturer, has been a loyal benefactor of the school for more than seven years.
The company has assisted the school with vehicle sponsorship, maintenance of the school vehicle fleet and student bursaries among other initiatives.
“We are passionate about education and supporting schools that cater for learners with disabilities in our community. We are honoured to make a dream come true for Fulton School through the sponsorship of the new sensory room and garden. This facility provides a new and creative aspect of education for the learners which will benefit their physical, emotional and social development,” said Anthony Trickey, group HR and legal director of GUD Holdings.
“All of this was made possible by our generous sponsors GUD Holdings, MProjects and Highbury Foundation Phase learners,” said the school’s former principal, Beryl Campbell.
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