EARLIER this year, Cadoxton Primary School unveiled their new state-of-the-art immersive classroom space which offers an interactive and sensory-based experience for users.
The classroom, which was funded through Welsh Government’s Community Focused Schools Grant, uses Immersive Interactive software to operate which boasts a large library of ready to use programmes available in numerous languages, including Welsh.
The 360-degree room creates a digital projection which uses all four touch screen classroom walls and the ceiling to bring the real-world into an immersive experience for students, also using sound, smell, and wind. The classroom offers a huge range; from fantasy and fairy tale such as stepping inside a children’s book or the deep sea to more practical experiences such as emulating being on a train platform.
With help from the Council’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Team with their application, Cadoxton Primary School received a grant of £141,007 from Welsh Government and teamed up with BT to bring the immersive classroom to life.
“It’s also a vital resource for our pupils with EAL and ALN, not only due to the number of languages that is available, but the type of situations we can emulate.”
Cllr Rhiannon Birch, Vale of Glamorgan Council Cabinet Member for Education, Arts, and the Welsh Language, said: “This project is at the cutting edge in terms of technology and is an outstanding example of the future of learning.
“I look forward to seeing how the school continues to use this technology and hope it can become an incredible resource, not just for our schools, but members of our community too.”
The immersive classroom space is available to hire for £30 per hour and can comfortably fit up to 15 adults at a time. As the classroom is just off the school’s indoor sports hall, you can also book the sports hall at the same time for an additional £30.
Bookings are flexible and can be reserved Monday to Friday from 8am – 10pm. You can also request an induction to learn how to use the software beforehand.
You can book online at Cadoxton Primary School’s website, or contact the business manager at diamondl13@hwbcymru.net
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