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Bloei pupils move into new school building in Ledegem

From VRT NWS · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Method school Bloei in Ledegem has opened a new building for about 140 preschool and primary-school pupils.
  • The pupils spent five years in container classrooms while the new facility was built.
  • The school still needs to complete its playground and plant grass outside, but says nearby woodland provides space for pupils to play.

After five years in container classrooms, pupils at Method school Bloei in Ledegem finally started the school year in a permanent building.

The new facility was completed just in time for the first day. Teacher Janne Blondeel described the final preparations as "a race against the clock," with the school team and construction workers working until the previous evening to finish everything.

It was a race against the clock.

— Janne BlondeelA teacher described the final preparations before the new school opened.

The building accommodates both preschool and primary-school pupils. The youngest children use a large ground-floor room divided into activity areas, while older pupils have classrooms upstairs. The school has about 140 pupils.

For five years we taught in container classrooms.

— Janne BlondeelShe recalled the pupils' temporary learning conditions before the move.

Bloei also designed spaces where pupils can present their work and build confidence. Preschool children have a small stage, while older pupils can use forum steps where the whole school gathers and students explain or show what they have been doing in class.

The interior is complete, but work outside continues. The playground still needs finishing, and grass has yet to be planted. Blondeel said that would not prevent pupils from playing, because a small wooded area beside the school offers room to move around.

The intention is that all preschool children aged two to six can learn, play and flourish together here.

— Janne BlondeelShe explained how the new room is designed for the youngest pupils.
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