Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School's fundraising campaign

Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School needs £20,000 for new markings and equipment after expensive tarmacking work was arranged for the Easter holidays.

PE teacher Donna Reeves told the Watford Observer: “We are in desperate need of a new playground surface as the current one has been damaged by tree roots.

“We are having the surface re-tarmacked in the Easter holidays but we have run out of funds so are having to start a major fundraising campaign to help us pay for playground markings and equipment for the children to play on.”

Pupils took part in a sponsored readathon. Picture: Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School.

So far £2,000 has been raised and last week Tesco donated equipment and £500 as children dressed up for a sponsored readathon.

Donna said other fundraisers will include film clubs, Easter activity days, a sponsored keep fit day, honesty boxes in local shops and face painting in Cassiobury Park.

“We are very grateful for the donation from Tesco Watford and also the Nascot Wood Residents Association and would welcome any further donations as we are still a long way off from our target,” she added.

Children now only have one climbing frame after the old and worn-out equipment was taken away.

Most of the playground apparatus has had to be removed. Picture: Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School.

Donna continued: “Also all of the existing markings have worn away so we desperately need to replace them with bright, new markings.

“The school council children from Year 1 and Year 2 have been involved in the process of choosing the markings and large play equipment that will eventually be put in place if we can raise enough money.”

The school was given an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating in its last inspection in 2011, when it was described as “highly regarded by parents and carers as an inclusive and supportive community school where pupils of all abilities and learning needs are able to succeed exceptionally well”.

“Parents and carers praise the inclusive and supportive nature of the school.

The school is aiming to raise £20,000. Picture Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School.

“Pupils agree that it keeps them very safe, enables them to have very healthy lifestyles and ensures learning is successful and enjoyable.”