A primary school in St Albans celebrated the opening of its new outdoor gym with a visit from an international rugby player.
Eduardo Bello, who plays for Argentina, and Juan Figallo, a coach at Saracens, opened the gym at Park Street School.
Designed by Be Active Gyms, it features five pieces of equipment including a sky walker, waist trainer, and horse rider.
Nine children at once can use the equipment to build strength in core muscles, and develop their flexibility, coordination and balance too.
The school wants to promote physical and emotional wellbeing to help ensure its pupils stay active and healthy.
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Monique Gregory, the school's headteacher, said: "We are grateful for our PTA and supportive parents who helped make this possible.
"We believe this equipment will have a such positive impact on the wellbeing of all our children.”
The gym was opened in front of parents, staff and children, with one child saying: "I enjoy using the gym when I visit my local park so it’s amazing to have one at my school! I’ll use it every day!"
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