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hristmas is a magical time for children and end-of-term nativity plays give them a chance to express themselves in anticipation of one of the most exciting times of the year.
In response to the demand from schools for
affordable Gratnells staging that is flexib
, the well-known provider of le, easy to store and
storage systems to schools, has added engineered modular staging system to the education sector. Created by renowned industrial designer Anthony Hill, Gratnells Stage is easy to assemble, robust and reasonably priced. Managing Director of Gratnells,Murray Hudson, says it is a natural extension of the company’s mission to enhance, enrich and enliven the learning environment for both teachers and pupils.
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“Our products are developed and produced to a unique design with quality and performance in mind but it’s really what they help children to do and achieve that makes our work so rewarding. From arts and crafts to computers and science Gratnells products help children to organise, display present arrange and retain the best of their work.”
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Gratnells Stage extends that concept from the desktop into the public space. From very simple low-cost installations that can be used speaker dais, a winner’s podium or a s tell presentation, up to staging for bands,
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orchestras, pageants, raised audience seating and large-scale theatre, it helps deliver children’s activities, achievements and triumphs to an admiring audience.
On a practical level, Gratnells Stage offers a quick, precise build of slick interlocking parts, a quality finish wood surface and smart use of robust plastics for weight optimisation and durability.
Steps and safety rails are available as part of the product offer and there are three standard starter packages, Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3, pre-selected according to the likely usage profile.
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The modular nature of the system means it can be re-oriented, for example from a stage to a catwalk and children will be able to handle, move and assemble the system as part of the learning experience.
To complement the three full modular stage systems, Gratnells also offers schools a variety of mini staging formats which can be easily used and stored in the classroom. The ‘Step-up’ mini staging module gives children a stage or platform on which to present, display and share their abilities with class and schoolmates, with an in-classroom unit that offers visibility and a presentation platform. Several classroom packs can be consolidated into a bigger format when a major production, in an assembly hall , is planne d.
Gratnells believes that being ‘on-stage’ either as an individual or part of a group is one of the most valuable experiences of children’s lives, fostering a sense of confidence, rewarding excellence with a place in the spotlight and making the very best of group activities for performers, producers, backstage crew and teachers too.
Murray Hudson concludes. “We believe Gratnells Stage provides schools with a system that will help raise standards, inspire performance and give children literally a step-up in the enjoyment and value they get from their time at school. For the teaching and support staff it offers a flexible and quality system to a very wide range of performance, activity and display work.”
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